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romy_elizabeth13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
So the “curtain falls forever on the March family”. I have come to the end of this series and it’s been and interesting ride. Lots to say.
It’s funny because unlike most book series’s, I read these much more spaced apart. It has taken me about 2 and 3/4 years to read this entire series because I took large gaps in between books. However this did not in anyway tarnish my love for the books and they will remain forever in my heart. I shall definitely come back to them.
When I think back to the first little women book, it seems so long ago in comparison to the timeline of Jo’s Boys. And I suppose it is. In fact, I’m not sure if they mentioned Beth at all in this book. However she is still there, in memory. I saw her in so many ways, the love of music Nat had, the sweetness of Daisy and the way Dan would give everything for those he loved. RIP Beth March, you are loved forever.
I definitely think this is worth reading. It was an amazing conclusion to this beautiful series and it was super nice to have the updates on everyone’s lives and see how the original three sisters and Laurie remained just as wonderful, and how the original Plumfield members (Nat, Demi, Dan, teddy, Emil, Nan, Tommy, daisy etc) has grown. It was also beautiful to see Bess (princess <3) go from this little girl to this wonderful young woman. And I loved Josie and all her theatricals.
It never says if Nat and Daisy do end up together but I like to imagine they will. And though it was heartbreaking to see Dan have to let Bess go, I truly believe they always found each other in the end and though he never married, I am sure he always loved her, and a part of her will always love her Aslauga’s Knight. And the story between Demi and Alice was so nice
Honestly just worth the read if you’ve read the previous books
It’s funny because unlike most book series’s, I read these much more spaced apart. It has taken me about 2 and 3/4 years to read this entire series because I took large gaps in between books. However this did not in anyway tarnish my love for the books and they will remain forever in my heart. I shall definitely come back to them.
When I think back to the first little women book, it seems so long ago in comparison to the timeline of Jo’s Boys. And I suppose it is. In fact, I’m not sure if they mentioned Beth at all in this book. However she is still there, in memory. I saw her in so many ways, the love of music Nat had, the sweetness of Daisy and the way Dan would give everything for those he loved. RIP Beth March, you are loved forever.
I definitely think this is worth reading. It was an amazing conclusion to this beautiful series and it was super nice to have the updates on everyone’s lives and see how the original three sisters and Laurie remained just as wonderful, and how the original Plumfield members (Nat, Demi, Dan, teddy, Emil, Nan, Tommy, daisy etc) has grown. It was also beautiful to see Bess (princess <3) go from this little girl to this wonderful young woman. And I loved Josie and all her theatricals.
Honestly just worth the read if you’ve read the previous books
memequeensopsop's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
annettenis's review against another edition
reflective
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
4.0
courtneybjur's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
magdalena_k's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.5
lilybookish's review against another edition
3.0
Pensaba que no me gustaría tanto, pero el libro fue como una montaña rusa algunos capítulos muy buenos y otros no tanto. Igual una lectura muy amena, corta y repleta de enseñanzas. La familia March siempre tendrá un lugar en mi corazón. Se me hizo corto y sentí que se hubieran podido abordar más cosas en la historia. Muy bonito y recomendado.
frederika_p's review against another edition
2.0
My thoughts:
1. Since some people considered this book more liberal for its age in terms of the inclusion of suffrage and feminist movement, I thought that the theme will be delivered via the voices of various characters, narrative style and presentation of female experience. What I got was a semi-OK book that had few part in which one character presented her dissatisfaction with the current system of female oppression and opposition to the patriarchal hierarchical system. The rest was religious preaching, sexism, predominance of male voices and experiences and confusing shifts in characters' ideologies, values, opinions...
2. The episodic structure did not help at all. I do not remember the last time when I was so disconnected with the narrative and its characters.
3. Dan's repetitive vocalization of the assumption that morally flawed/bad man deserved to die - then him as a murderer deserving to live... I was utterly lost in his reasoning. Also the idea that a woman (or her image) is needed for a male salvation is problematic. Well, many discourses that were presented were highly problematic.
1. Since some people considered this book more liberal for its age in terms of the inclusion of suffrage and feminist movement, I thought that the theme will be delivered via the voices of various characters, narrative style and presentation of female experience. What I got was a semi-OK book that had few part in which one character presented her dissatisfaction with the current system of female oppression and opposition to the patriarchal hierarchical system. The rest was religious preaching, sexism, predominance of male voices and experiences and confusing shifts in characters' ideologies, values, opinions...
2. The episodic structure did not help at all. I do not remember the last time when I was so disconnected with the narrative and its characters.
3. Dan's repetitive vocalization of the assumption that morally flawed/bad man deserved to die - then him as a murderer deserving to live... I was utterly lost in his reasoning. Also the idea that a woman (or her image) is needed for a male salvation is problematic. Well, many discourses that were presented were highly problematic.
amylittleford's review against another edition
5.0
Jo's Boys was a perfect end to such an amazing series. I have learnt so much through the beautiful words of this fantastic author. She truly inspires me. Jo March is an amazing main character and to be able to watch her grow into old age was just the best. Just to think that this series is slightly autobiographical blows my mind.
If you haven't read the whole series yet then you must 😍
Amy x
If you haven't read the whole series yet then you must 😍
Amy x