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micaelamariem's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
2.0
While I liked the premise initially, I found this wasn’t the feisty Jo March I had fallen in love with in the original Little Women and who I wanted to be. I realize the authors made this Jo the author writing about her character so it was distanced and different, but I was also…bored. It’s so hard to keep the characters their own when writing a retelling and this time it just fell flat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Chronic illness
Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Child death, and Sexism
linesiunderline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
I so enjoyed this romantic, big hearted novel where the authors imagine Jo’s struggles to write a sequel to her wildly successful first book. We return to Orchard House and spend more time with beloved characters, and if fans of the original tale feel trepidation that this might not be respectful and true enough to the classic, do not worry. I was most impressed by how well the authors captured the voice of these familiar characters - especially Jo’s - and the dynamic between the sisters. It felt delightfully familiar. There was a slight lagging of pace in the middle, and I would have loved greater focus on the other March sisters and their mother, but I would happily read more books by this duo inspired by classics.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, and Grief
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