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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
merakimuse'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
bookishchristiana's review against another edition
4.5
• "Woman isn't a half but a whole human being, and can stand alone."
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"…the violin — that most human of all instruments…" - Louisa May Alcott, Jo's Boys.
Last week I closed off my adventures with Jo and the other March's, it was such a lovely adventure. As I said in my previous post, Little Women is one of my favourite books of all time so it was lovely to join my friends again for another story. Here, we learn about the Little Men of Jo's school in their adulthood; where they went and what they achieved. Dan - still my favourite - has many scrapes but remains just as dear and learns even more. Yet, I must say that my favourite part of the book was learning about where the young girls (Josie, Bess, Daisy and Nan) ended up. There were quite a few talks of women's suffrage and the struggles our girls have gone through to be heard in male dominated world. Nan's adventure to become a nurse or doctor compelled me most; I loved her steadfast attention to her career and the fact she did not let a man stand in her way through marriage. I think perhaps Nan represents how Alcott might have wanted Jo to turn out: an ambitious woman pursuing her passion, with no marriage to tie her down (like Alcott herself). Of course, the book is of its time but I truly think it presents some progressive thoughts for the era. Love for everyone is at its heart and it was such a comfort to listen to my friends adventures once again. See you soon - C x •
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"…the violin — that most human of all instruments…" - Louisa May Alcott, Jo's Boys.
Last week I closed off my adventures with Jo and the other March's, it was such a lovely adventure. As I said in my previous post, Little Women is one of my favourite books of all time so it was lovely to join my friends again for another story. Here, we learn about the Little Men of Jo's school in their adulthood; where they went and what they achieved. Dan - still my favourite - has many scrapes but remains just as dear and learns even more. Yet, I must say that my favourite part of the book was learning about where the young girls (Josie, Bess, Daisy and Nan) ended up. There were quite a few talks of women's suffrage and the struggles our girls have gone through to be heard in male dominated world. Nan's adventure to become a nurse or doctor compelled me most; I loved her steadfast attention to her career and the fact she did not let a man stand in her way through marriage. I think perhaps Nan represents how Alcott might have wanted Jo to turn out: an ambitious woman pursuing her passion, with no marriage to tie her down (like Alcott herself). Of course, the book is of its time but I truly think it presents some progressive thoughts for the era. Love for everyone is at its heart and it was such a comfort to listen to my friends adventures once again. See you soon - C x •
gnganova's review against another edition
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
annrhub's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75