Reviews with content warning for Adult/minor relationship - Little Women

I was already familiar with the story and characters from watching the 1994 film countless times, and it was a pleasure to finally "read" the original book. I enjoyed getting to know more fleshed out versions of all the characters. The relationships between them are lovely. I really enjoyed Alcott's style of writing; it's simple, yet she's able to convey a lot of imagery and emotion in just a few carefully chosen adjectives or verbs. There were a couple points where the book felt preachy, but overall I appreciated the themes and the points Alcott was making about personal growth, integrity, charity, and family.

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samandashadows's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted sad 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? Yes

4.0

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joanacoutinho's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective sad 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

3.0

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jfield351's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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

1.75

I really wanted to like this book, but was disappointed. I have watched the movie, which was excellent, and that had my hopes high for this book. I think the movie encompasses not only this book but the sequels, because this book ends with

beth still alive and meg not yet married

. I just felt like nothing happened, it was very boring. Also the language used is very old-fashioned, as it was written in 1868, and I didn’t understand some phrases. There were misogynistic undertones, as being from that time it was expected that women stay at home and marry rich. It really wasn’t engaging. I read it from 14-16th Feb 2022 as part of the dymocks 2021 reading challenge for 'book based on truth'.

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cadybooks's review against another edition

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hopeful 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

4.5

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navayiota's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.75

A happy, wholesome book that was mostly enjoyable to read. I'm glad I read it although I don't think I'll be re-reading it soon.

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amandasharabooks's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

3.0

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illgiveyouahint's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

From the most recent adaptation I got the feeling that Jo is aroace, from reading the book for most of the time I had a feeling Jo is trans and aroace.

Then came the last few chapters and I cannot help but say I'm a bit disappointed. I loved that Jo was just not interested in men romantically and like romance only in stories. I loved that Jo liked to behave like a boy and frolic like a boy and wish she was a boy. And so I strongly dislike the ending where all the girls ended up in marriage with kids. Jo suddenly having a desire to open up a boy school???? Making a passionate speech about how she sees boys who need help everywhere??? Where was this then in the entirety of the book? Idk I just.... I liked it but wish Jo's story didn't end in such a way. And it's like inspired by Louisa May Alcott's own life, and she never married, so why did she force Jo to do it?

Also fun fact my mom is reading the book as well and is in the middle of it and only today, after I informed her of it, found out it's actually set in America lol

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