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lain_darko's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Racial slurs
veloskyraptor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, and Grief
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
When writing this review, I tried to embrace my inner Jo March and “let genius burn,” as she so fiercely put it. Everything discussed will be spoiler free of course, I just couldn’t think of a better beginning than quoting such a beloved feminist character. To be honest, I wasn’t prepared to be so affected by the novel, especially since there is minimal plot. However, I was enraptured, which speaks volumes of Alcott’s writing and character development.
The gender roles regulated by society during the civil war times are one catalyst for the term “little women,” but also the social commentary on class and wealth, which will always be a desired goal no matter the time period. During the 1860’s, each sister becomes a governess in their own way in order to support the family, progressing into womanhood at a quick rate. Though the March sisters grow up under the same intellectual hand, each has various aspirations which diverge difference roads for different women. There’s Beth (my personal favorite), Amy, Meg, and Jo, as we gain unique perspectives on what being a girl-and eventually a women- really means to them. While morals direct many points of this book, I truly understand why Little Women is a passed on classic. The writing may take a moment to get used to, but I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a wholesome read or want to get into classics.
*I usually don’t rate classics but this one felt different:)
The gender roles regulated by society during the civil war times are one catalyst for the term “little women,” but also the social commentary on class and wealth, which will always be a desired goal no matter the time period. During the 1860’s, each sister becomes a governess in their own way in order to support the family, progressing into womanhood at a quick rate. Though the March sisters grow up under the same intellectual hand, each has various aspirations which diverge difference roads for different women. There’s Beth (my personal favorite), Amy, Meg, and Jo, as we gain unique perspectives on what being a girl-and eventually a women- really means to them. While morals direct many points of this book, I truly understand why Little Women is a passed on classic. The writing may take a moment to get used to, but I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a wholesome read or want to get into classics.
*I usually don’t rate classics but this one felt different:)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Misogyny, Death, Grief, and Sexism
Moderate: Pregnancy and War
jpisano's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Terminal illness
charlottebreads's review against another edition
5.0
CW/TW: Death of a sibling, grief
Age Rating: 10+
- The relationship between the sisters was so cute.
- I loved all of the characters.
- Such a happy book. It gives off similar vibes to Anne of Green Gables
- The plot was quite slow. Every chapter was its own story.
- Amy and Laurie were very cute together
Age Rating: 10+
- The relationship between the sisters was so cute.
- I loved all of the characters.
- Such a happy book. It gives off similar vibes to Anne of Green Gables
- The plot was quite slow. Every chapter was its own story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
grizzlysnack's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Sexism, Chronic illness, and Terminal illness
dannythestreet's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Misogyny
Minor: Bullying and Pregnancy
zombiezami's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Read this so I can watch the most recent film adaptation. I see while people like this, but it's not for me. I did like the character studies, though, particularly Jo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Sexism, Medical content, and Ableism
Minor: Antisemitism, War, Slavery, and Violence
death of a sibling, romantic rejectionserotonin_ghost's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Grief
s3lin's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief