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agateg's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.“
The story follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—and details their passage from childhood to womanhood.
The story is so beautifully written. I loved the detailed description of all the sisters and their relationships with each other. Each character was unique and lovable. The story is very easy to get into and follow, I definitely would recommend it as a start to getting into classics, but the story is so powerful and meaningful that I think everyone should read it. Definitely has become one of my favourite books I’ve ever read!
The story follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—and details their passage from childhood to womanhood.
The story is so beautifully written. I loved the detailed description of all the sisters and their relationships with each other. Each character was unique and lovable. The story is very easy to get into and follow, I definitely would recommend it as a start to getting into classics, but the story is so powerful and meaningful that I think everyone should read it. Definitely has become one of my favourite books I’ve ever read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: War
saramcaps's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
5.0
This has always been such a comfort read and perfectly encapsulates the female experience in such a timeless, beautiful way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Terminal illness
Minor: War
alyssapusateri's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Minor: War and Pregnancy
sarasreading's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
5.0
Maybe 4.75, but I'm rounding up. This book made me cry multiple times, even though I've seen just about every adaptation multiple times (dozens for the 90s version). I wasn't expecting to be so emotional about a story I was already so familiar with.
I was also surprised how different it was from the adaptations, since multiple adaptations contain plot points that appear nowhere in the book, and the order of plot points was changed.
I loved getting to read the parts that I've never seen in any adaptation, and falling more in love with this family. I'm so glad I saved this one for Christmas! It was the perfect cozy read.
I was also surprised how different it was from the adaptations, since multiple adaptations contain plot points that appear nowhere in the book, and the order of plot points was changed.
I loved getting to read the parts that I've never seen in any adaptation, and falling more in love with this family. I'm so glad I saved this one for Christmas! It was the perfect cozy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Death
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: War
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
The story was difficult to get into and focus on at times, especially in the beginning. It’s a very slow, descriptive story with long chapters that mainly discuss the girls’ day to day lives. The pacing was all over the place. The morals and preachy lessons every chapter were exhausting. I would skim at times when I got really bored especially with Meg’s chapters; I just was not vibing with the writing style at all.
Part 2 (which is technically Good Wives and not Little Women) is so much better! It’s the only reason I didn’t DNF and why I gave it 3.5 stars. The only thing that kept it from 4 or more stars was part 1 and Jo’s ending.
Part 2 (which is technically Good Wives and not Little Women) is so much better! It’s the only reason I didn’t DNF and why I gave it 3.5 stars. The only thing that kept it from 4 or more stars was part 1 and Jo’s ending.
I suppose I understand why it’s a classic but for me it doesn’t come anywhere close to the likes of Austen, Eliot, or the Brontë sisters. Very rare instance where the movie is better than the book. I was a little disappointed to discover some of my favorite quotes from the Gerwig movie aren’t in the book at all. Although Alcott did have some good prose at times! Kind of glad I read it if only to say that I did and cross it off my classics TBR.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: War
Minor: Death of parent
lavenderbluestories's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness
oceanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
5.0
I'm not sure what I can say about this book that hasn't been said before. It's a story that has meant so much to so many people for centuries. Having grown up visiting Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, being able to physically enter that world makes reading the story as an adult hit so differently.
The story follows the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters living in the Civil War times in Massachusetts. The book is somewhat based on Louisa May Alcott's life, making it a nice and genuine glimpse at life in the 1800s. With a mix of family life as well as social matters of the time, it's become a piece of history rather than a mere novel.
I think I have to credit this book for my love of character-driven stories. The sisters have such diverse personalities that make their intertwined lives so interesting to read about. My favorite has always been Beth and I love her even more now. I got lost in her scenes. I also love that it's a story where, when going back, you can open up any chapter and be immersed.
The story follows the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters living in the Civil War times in Massachusetts. The book is somewhat based on Louisa May Alcott's life, making it a nice and genuine glimpse at life in the 1800s. With a mix of family life as well as social matters of the time, it's become a piece of history rather than a mere novel.
I think I have to credit this book for my love of character-driven stories. The sisters have such diverse personalities that make their intertwined lives so interesting to read about. My favorite has always been Beth and I love her even more now. I got lost in her scenes. I also love that it's a story where, when going back, you can open up any chapter and be immersed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Chronic illness
Minor: War
mickymouse_007's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
my god I love this book
I knew going into this book that its gonna be one of my favorite's and it sure didn't disappoint to say at least!
I firmly decided that this book is *chef's kiss* and 5/5 stars after reading the chapter about Beth and Mr. Laurence
i took a lot of time to read this book honestly speaking. around 2 months and given that the language wasnt that difficult it was a lot of timeee. But i tried to soak every thing in. The book felt like a warm hug from a childhood friend that you havent seen in ages.
And on that note, lets talk about the sisters shall we?
Meg. Such a caring person honestly and i loved how they kept her real with her love for silks and some sort of luxuries. And i love how the novel doesnt bash for loving so but rather gets her back on the right back on the occassion that she takes it too far. i kind of find the learning to love someone concept weird tho. Kind of sucked that there wasnt that many chapters about her in the latter half of the book. but makes sense more or less because she became a 'little women' and grew up first
Jo. I related to her soo much. Like my godd. feeling desperate to get with someone, anyone just because she doesnt want to be lonely. and i love hers and beths relationship. and i love how tomboyish she is. about her and laurie. i personally dont think they would have been a good match. they are both too similar to be able to live in peace with each other and their personalities dont blend well together. they would have burned their own house and life together. she needed someone who matched her intellectually, someone who challenged her, someone who didnt care about money or good looks or being in the good light of society. and thats why i like Bhaer. he balanced her roughness and wild nature out. I just wish we were hinted on jo's wish to open a school and stuff earlier on because it seemed sudden when it came
beth. my dear beth. legit thought going into the book that ill find her boring but she grew on me. her kindness and selflishness is unmatched for. such a wonderful person. i felll in love with her and i just hope one day i'll be half as sweet as her. her death was hinted out. all through out the book. usually i despise it when people arent passionate but after knowing about her, i have become much more accepting about people like her. so thank you beth.
amy. everyone expects me to hate her for what she has done to jo and how she got everything she achieved in life but i just can't. i find a lot of myself in her. i cant blame a girl for trying to surivive in a system which wasnt really meant for her to strive in. i cant blame her for wanting to marry rich and getting out of poverty nor can i blame her for accepting the proposal of the man who she loved from her childhood. yes she isnt without faults. she is self absorbed and thinks too much about society but that makes her humane.
i could go on and on about every single one of the characters but that would take the whole day so im ending on this note
I knew going into this book that its gonna be one of my favorite's and it sure didn't disappoint to say at least!
I firmly decided that this book is *chef's kiss* and 5/5 stars after reading the chapter about Beth and Mr. Laurence
i took a lot of time to read this book honestly speaking. around 2 months and given that the language wasnt that difficult it was a lot of timeee. But i tried to soak every thing in. The book felt like a warm hug from a childhood friend that you havent seen in ages.
And on that note, lets talk about the sisters shall we?
Meg. Such a caring person honestly and i loved how they kept her real with her love for silks and some sort of luxuries. And i love how the novel doesnt bash for loving so but rather gets her back on the right back on the occassion that she takes it too far. i kind of find the learning to love someone concept weird tho. Kind of sucked that there wasnt that many chapters about her in the latter half of the book. but makes sense more or less because she became a 'little women' and grew up first
Jo. I related to her soo much. Like my godd. feeling desperate to get with someone, anyone just because she doesnt want to be lonely. and i love hers and beths relationship. and i love how tomboyish she is. about her and laurie. i personally dont think they would have been a good match. they are both too similar to be able to live in peace with each other and their personalities dont blend well together. they would have burned their own house and life together. she needed someone who matched her intellectually, someone who challenged her, someone who didnt care about money or good looks or being in the good light of society. and thats why i like Bhaer. he balanced her roughness and wild nature out. I just wish we were hinted on jo's wish to open a school and stuff earlier on because it seemed sudden when it came
beth. my dear beth. legit thought going into the book that ill find her boring but she grew on me. her kindness and selflishness is unmatched for. such a wonderful person. i felll in love with her and i just hope one day i'll be half as sweet as her. her death was hinted out. all through out the book. usually i despise it when people arent passionate but after knowing about her, i have become much more accepting about people like her. so thank you beth.
amy. everyone expects me to hate her for what she has done to jo and how she got everything she achieved in life but i just can't. i find a lot of myself in her. i cant blame a girl for trying to surivive in a system which wasnt really meant for her to strive in. i cant blame her for wanting to marry rich and getting out of poverty nor can i blame her for accepting the proposal of the man who she loved from her childhood. yes she isnt without faults. she is self absorbed and thinks too much about society but that makes her humane.
i could go on and on about every single one of the characters but that would take the whole day so im ending on this note
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Minor: War
honeyduke's review
hopeful
informative
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death
Minor: Racial slurs
madelinekramer2021's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Child death
Minor: War and Sexism