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_aexxa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the feeling that I just watched the Live adaptation of it and now I'm reading it gave me goosebumps, I don't regret that I read this
sachaemilie's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
heatherawatson's review against another edition
This book killed my guinea pig (Bob) in 7th grade.
Maybe it wasn't the book so much as the chemically treated lawn of the corporate field I sat and read it in, but I guess that's what you get for growing up in NJ. Still, I've never forgiven the book despite my (no-longer-so) secret love of Victorian coming of age stories.
Maybe it wasn't the book so much as the chemically treated lawn of the corporate field I sat and read it in, but I guess that's what you get for growing up in NJ. Still, I've never forgiven the book despite my (no-longer-so) secret love of Victorian coming of age stories.
auntquinoa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A slow beginning and in the second part hits its stride. The writing itself is beautiful and the dialogue is easy to fall into. I can see why this is a classic but it should remain a book of its time. I adored the book up until chapter 28 (page 319) then I snapped out of it.
Alcott tempts a modern reader into believing she thought more of women than housewives and mothers but turns the tables in the last few chapters. I cried tears of frustration for the last 100 pages. Justice for Jo— for not only is the marriage between Laurie and Amy unlikeable but to be left with the heaps of family grief while he moves onto her younger sister (while continuing to compare them!!!!) makes the whole ordeal unbearable. For her to then be picked up by a 40 year old man and give up on her writing ambitions to be a school marm is infuriating. Alcott ruined Jo’s character, the only likeable character (yes Beth is sweet but that is all she is), to teach her young female audience that above all else should be docility and submission. Disappointing for what is heralded as early feminist literature. Read Austen instead, at least she’s funny.
Alcott tempts a modern reader into believing she thought more of women than housewives and mothers but turns the tables in the last few chapters. I cried tears of frustration for the last 100 pages. Justice for Jo
anelonewolf's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
taliasbooks135's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
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
5.0
martinemaloy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
buddy524's review against another edition
3.0
I might be in the minority but I was expecting more from this book. Maybe seeing the movie painted my perspective on it a bit too much. To me, it seemed to be drawn out and the message I was hoping for at the end seemed to be lost.
bioniclib's review against another edition
3.0
Ms. Alcott creates some endearing characters and does so with a wit that was unexpected, at least for me.
While it was well written, indeed, I found the story dragging a bit. There's only so much talk of needlepoint and bonnets that I can give a hoot about. Luckily, the protagonist, Jo, was a feisty lass that was ahead of her time. She was independent and rough around the edges. I like her very much. Sadly, I can't say the same for here sisters.
Reading this as a guy gave me a new appreciation for the need for more women authors. It was a wonderfully written story but I found it difficult to get into at times. But only at times. For the most part it was engaging and I was able to get lost in the story. And that's why I read, to get lost.
While it was well written, indeed, I found the story dragging a bit. There's only so much talk of needlepoint and bonnets that I can give a hoot about. Luckily, the protagonist, Jo, was a feisty lass that was ahead of her time. She was independent and rough around the edges. I like her very much. Sadly, I can't say the same for here sisters.
Reading this as a guy gave me a new appreciation for the need for more women authors. It was a wonderfully written story but I found it difficult to get into at times. But only at times. For the most part it was engaging and I was able to get lost in the story. And that's why I read, to get lost.