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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
The March sisters, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth, grow up relatively happy. They think that wealth will make them happier, and more content. The book goes through their struggles as they age, travel, fall in love, and more.
I read an abridged version when I was 6 (it only went up till the girls' father coming back from army) and it had a place in my heart. I always spoke highly of the book and watched the Greta Gerwig movie 3 times (was a bit too young to understand it properly the first time). The book, however, was a bit of a disappointment.
I borrowed it from a friend, and I'm truly glad I did. I enjoyed the story, apart from the few downsides there were. I understand that at the time it was written, books read by young women needed to inculcate good values into them (which explains why it's so preachy-preachy). All of the chapters of the first part of the book end with Marmee talking about how to be a better person.
Louisa May Alcott, at some point of her career, was writing because it paid, not because she was passionate. I think it shows with this book as well. Beth being killed off and forgotten about, Amy and Laurie happening out of nowhere, a bunch of other things I can't remember anymore. But, I believe there's a big difference between 'bad literature' and 'literature that wasn't for the person reading it'. This novel, in no way, is bad literature. It's a classic for a reason.
I recently noticed how highly critical I get of the media I consume, which is why I'll try to talk about what I enjoyed in this book.
: Each of the sisters having strong personalities and sense of values that we see throughout the book (except Beth. rip Beth, you would've loved Laufey)
: The family valuing education and having jobs as women
: Marriage being viewed as a journey, rather than a perfect little thing
I want to read more books where the story told is simply of people. Not an exotic fantasy, not a daring thriller. Just people, their worries and woes. It's my favourite genre right now, and writing this review just reminded me that.
I really do recommend the movie, though. Florence Pugh as Amy might be one of the best things I've had the pleasure of witnessing.
I read an abridged version when I was 6 (it only went up till the girls' father coming back from army) and it had a place in my heart. I always spoke highly of the book and watched the Greta Gerwig movie 3 times (was a bit too young to understand it properly the first time). The book, however, was a bit of a disappointment.
I borrowed it from a friend, and I'm truly glad I did. I enjoyed the story, apart from the few downsides there were. I understand that at the time it was written, books read by young women needed to inculcate good values into them (which explains why it's so preachy-preachy). All of the chapters of the first part of the book end with Marmee talking about how to be a better person.
Louisa May Alcott, at some point of her career, was writing because it paid, not because she was passionate. I think it shows with this book as well. Beth being killed off and forgotten about, Amy and Laurie happening out of nowhere, a bunch of other things I can't remember anymore. But, I believe there's a big difference between 'bad literature' and 'literature that wasn't for the person reading it'. This novel, in no way, is bad literature. It's a classic for a reason.
I recently noticed how highly critical I get of the media I consume, which is why I'll try to talk about what I enjoyed in this book.
: Each of the sisters having strong personalities and sense of values that we see throughout the book (except Beth. rip Beth, you would've loved Laufey)
: The family valuing education and having jobs as women
: Marriage being viewed as a journey, rather than a perfect little thing
I want to read more books where the story told is simply of people. Not an exotic fantasy, not a daring thriller. Just people, their worries and woes. It's my favourite genre right now, and writing this review just reminded me that.
I really do recommend the movie, though. Florence Pugh as Amy might be one of the best things I've had the pleasure of witnessing.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
'Little Women' is a timeless classic and the first classic that I have read in a long time, and I wonder if perhaps this wasn't the best one for me to start with.
The story is set in America during the Civil War and follows the March sisters as they navigate their coming of age. They all have distinctly different characters and goals, which makes for a somewhat chaotic and amusing landscape within which the story unfolds.
The book is essentially about love- the love between sisters, the love they have for their hobbies and interests, and how this love drives them into their separate futures.
Overall, the book was fairly enjoyable, but the archaic stereotypes- although obviously relevant to the time the book is depicting and the time it was written in- made the reading experience a bit challenging for me. Although, I do also think that some of the ideas that Louisa May Alcott expresses in the novel may have been deemed quite revolutionary and abnormal for the time. So, for that you go LMA!!
The story is set in America during the Civil War and follows the March sisters as they navigate their coming of age. They all have distinctly different characters and goals, which makes for a somewhat chaotic and amusing landscape within which the story unfolds.
The book is essentially about love- the love between sisters, the love they have for their hobbies and interests, and how this love drives them into their separate futures.
Overall, the book was fairly enjoyable, but the archaic stereotypes- although obviously relevant to the time the book is depicting and the time it was written in- made the reading experience a bit challenging for me. Although, I do also think that some of the ideas that Louisa May Alcott expresses in the novel may have been deemed quite revolutionary and abnormal for the time. So, for that you go LMA!!
I loved this book. This was probably one of the only books that I have read that made me cry. My favorite character is Jo. Jo is just the best.
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.