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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
I am mad at this book.
Listen to me, I don't wanna be reasonable. I know for a fact that Jo and Laurie aren't fit for each other and wouldn't cope well with one another but, however. Guess what? I don't give a damn about that I don't caarree they should've ended up tooooggggeeettthhheeerrr!
Louisa my dear darling, when I die I'm gonna face you! Better prepare!
Besides what's with glorifying / romanticizing poverty? Poverty is no fun and games it's hard and brutal
I'm mad at this book with a passion it's stupid.
However however, I liked bits and pieces here and there and I don't regret reading it.
Listen to me, I don't wanna be reasonable. I know for a fact that Jo and Laurie aren't fit for each other and wouldn't cope well with one another but, however. Guess what? I don't give a damn about that I don't caarree they should've ended up tooooggggeeettthhheeerrr!
Louisa my dear darling, when I die I'm gonna face you! Better prepare!
Besides what's with glorifying / romanticizing poverty? Poverty is no fun and games it's hard and brutal
I'm mad at this book with a passion it's stupid.
However however, I liked bits and pieces here and there and I don't regret reading it.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Adored this book
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
Louisa Alcotts writing style is beautiful and her life is what inspired the story and series. The characters are so relatable and lively. My faves were the four sisters.
This was a beautiful read, the first part is set during the civil war. It chronicles the March sisters lives as they learn to battle their sins and grow - they learn patience, faithfulness, gratitude, love, simplicity and to be content. They all grow into beautiful women.
The second part is about the March sisters set 1870’s where they learn to be housewife’s, homemakers, find love and let go of what isn’t meant to be. The love stories with each couple is so sweet and beautiful.
Meg - is sweet and she goes from wanting money and nice things to being content and happy. She loves her husband and children, their home and learning to be a wonderful mother, wife and homemaker.
Jo - is strong, independent, kind and passionate. She had wanted to become famous and loved her talent. She discovers love, character and how home needs her as a a strong woman.
Beth - is selfless and shy. She learns to trust God fully. She is content when those around her are happy and she is encouraging when they aren’t.
Amy - is graceful and talented. She goes from being selfish and shallow to growing up into a strong woman. She uses her gifts to help others.
The main themes of this book are:
👱🏻♀️Womenhood is a gift.
🎨Learning to use their God given gifts.
✝️Relying on God.
🤱🏻Homemaking and raising families.
💵Being content with what you have.
💖The true riches of life - health, love, family and most importantly faith.
This was a beautiful read, the first part is set during the civil war. It chronicles the March sisters lives as they learn to battle their sins and grow - they learn patience, faithfulness, gratitude, love, simplicity and to be content. They all grow into beautiful women.
The second part is about the March sisters set 1870’s where they learn to be housewife’s, homemakers, find love and let go of what isn’t meant to be. The love stories with each couple is so sweet and beautiful.
Meg - is sweet and she goes from wanting money and nice things to being content and happy. She loves her husband and children, their home and learning to be a wonderful mother, wife and homemaker.
Jo - is strong, independent, kind and passionate. She had wanted to become famous and loved her talent. She discovers love, character and how home needs her as a a strong woman.
Beth - is selfless and shy. She learns to trust God fully. She is content when those around her are happy and she is encouraging when they aren’t.
Amy - is graceful and talented. She goes from being selfish and shallow to growing up into a strong woman. She uses her gifts to help others.
The main themes of this book are:
👱🏻♀️Womenhood is a gift.
🎨Learning to use their God given gifts.
✝️Relying on God.
🤱🏻Homemaking and raising families.
💵Being content with what you have.
💖The true riches of life - health, love, family and most importantly faith.
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
relaxing
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
4.75 stars! This was sweet! There was something timeless and endearing about the writing, and I really loved a lot of the themes and events from this book! It felt like a warm hug and will have a place in my heart. But some of the themes covered in this book were a little bit sexist/ableist and made me uncomfortable. However, I still love this book while also being midnful of its flaws and taking them as a lesson for the future. It is my firm belief that none of this book's adaptations did it justice! It was so multi-layered and enchanting. I understand that this book is not for everyone, but I fell in love with it, although it did take me FOREVER!
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
„Little Women“ is a timeless coming-of-age novel that has charmed generations of readers with its warmth, realism, and deeply human characters. Set in New England during and after the American Civil War, the story follows the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy —as they grow from adolescence into adulthood, navigating personal ambition, family duty, love, loss, and societal expectations.
At its heart, „Little Women“ is both a portrait of sisterhood and a quietly revolutionary feminist work. Each sister embodies different virtues and flaws: Meg, the responsible and domestic; Jo, the spirited and ambitious writer; Beth, the shy and gentle soul; and Amy, the artistic and socially aspirational. Their interactions feel authentic and affectionate, full of teasing, tenderness, and growth. The March household, though often financially strained, overflows with love and moral grounding thanks to the wise and strong-willed matriarch, Marmee.
The novel shines in its character development. Jo March stands out as a particularly memorable heroine: bold, independent, and at odds with the limited roles available to women of her time. Alcott herself, a feminist and abolitionist, clearly infused Jo with aspects of her own personality. Through Jo’s struggles— with career, identity, and the pressure to marry — Alcott raises questions about what it means for a woman to live a fulfilling life, long before this was a mainstream literary concern.
The tone of the book shifts from charming childhood anecdotes in the first half to more serious themes of maturity, grief, and self-sacrifice in the second. While some modern readers might find the moral lessons overt or the pacing slower than contemporary novels, Little Women rewards patience with emotional depth and quiet power.
Alcott’s prose is simple yet evocative, well-suited to the domestic setting and emotional nuance of the story. The narrative may feel idealistic at times, but it never becomes saccharine; instead, it celebrates resilience, compassion, and the hard-won victories of ordinary lives.
„Little Women“ remains a classic for good reason: it is heartfelt, insightful, and deeply human. It speaks not only to the challenges of growing up but also to the quiet courage it takes to live authentically. Whether you read it as a historical snapshot, a feminist milestone, or a family drama, it continues to resonate — with readers young and old alike.
At its heart, „Little Women“ is both a portrait of sisterhood and a quietly revolutionary feminist work. Each sister embodies different virtues and flaws: Meg, the responsible and domestic; Jo, the spirited and ambitious writer; Beth, the shy and gentle soul; and Amy, the artistic and socially aspirational. Their interactions feel authentic and affectionate, full of teasing, tenderness, and growth. The March household, though often financially strained, overflows with love and moral grounding thanks to the wise and strong-willed matriarch, Marmee.
The novel shines in its character development. Jo March stands out as a particularly memorable heroine: bold, independent, and at odds with the limited roles available to women of her time. Alcott herself, a feminist and abolitionist, clearly infused Jo with aspects of her own personality. Through Jo’s struggles— with career, identity, and the pressure to marry — Alcott raises questions about what it means for a woman to live a fulfilling life, long before this was a mainstream literary concern.
The tone of the book shifts from charming childhood anecdotes in the first half to more serious themes of maturity, grief, and self-sacrifice in the second. While some modern readers might find the moral lessons overt or the pacing slower than contemporary novels, Little Women rewards patience with emotional depth and quiet power.
Alcott’s prose is simple yet evocative, well-suited to the domestic setting and emotional nuance of the story. The narrative may feel idealistic at times, but it never becomes saccharine; instead, it celebrates resilience, compassion, and the hard-won victories of ordinary lives.
„Little Women“ remains a classic for good reason: it is heartfelt, insightful, and deeply human. It speaks not only to the challenges of growing up but also to the quiet courage it takes to live authentically. Whether you read it as a historical snapshot, a feminist milestone, or a family drama, it continues to resonate — with readers young and old alike.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief, Classism
Minor: Alcohol, War