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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
“I want to do something splendid... something heroic or wonderful that won't be forgotten after I'm dead. I don't know what, but I'm on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.”
I don't think any other character in fiction resembles me more closely than Jo. Since I was a little girl, she inspired me to be a writer because of our similar names, even though I had only watched the film until now. We have the same character, the same social position. Even her romantic life mirrors mine.
This book is very light; nothing too dramatic or sad happens, which I missed a bit. The characters and events are rosy to the point of romanticism, yet you can hardly complain because you want to continue reading about the March family. This was easy for me to get through. But if you want more drama, look elsewhere. If you want more than implications and hints, you may be disappointed.
I don't think any other character in fiction resembles me more closely than Jo. Since I was a little girl, she inspired me to be a writer because of our similar names, even though I had only watched the film until now. We have the same character, the same social position. Even her romantic life mirrors mine.
This book is very light; nothing too dramatic or sad happens, which I missed a bit. The characters and events are rosy to the point of romanticism, yet you can hardly complain because you want to continue reading about the March family. This was easy for me to get through. But if you want more drama, look elsewhere. If you want more than implications and hints, you may be disappointed.
4.5
first half was stronger
why did jo end up with this pedo old german professor? i hated him he told her to stop writing instead of imploring her to improve her writing.. what an L she should have chose Laurie so Amy wins lol
and why did Jo have to get married
i wish we had more of Beth’s POV so her death had more impact. she was always skipped over as a POV.
once meg got married she took the backpedal as a character and became more of a side character. this book would have been stronger if it was more consistent with perspectives of each sister.
i wish their grief after beth’s death was explored more. i feel like their reactions weren’t very realistic.
this is all just my critiques obviously i really enjoyed it i liked that it had so many lessons and was very slice of life. it was well written and each girl had so much distinct personality to her.
i have decided i’m probably an Amy March girl. purr
first half was stronger
why did jo end up with this pedo old german professor? i hated him he told her to stop writing instead of imploring her to improve her writing.. what an L she should have chose Laurie so Amy wins lol
and why did Jo have to get married
i wish we had more of Beth’s POV so her death had more impact. she was always skipped over as a POV.
once meg got married she took the backpedal as a character and became more of a side character. this book would have been stronger if it was more consistent with perspectives of each sister.
i wish their grief after beth’s death was explored more. i feel like their reactions weren’t very realistic.
this is all just my critiques obviously i really enjoyed it i liked that it had so many lessons and was very slice of life. it was well written and each girl had so much distinct personality to her.
i have decided i’m probably an Amy March girl. purr
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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
This book is my favorite book ever. It reminds me so much of me and my sisters
This is my favourite book from childhood and I reread it every year.
just not my kind of writing style and i find myself forcing myself to read. my first time reading a classic and possibly my last
I know I'm in the minority with my dislike of this book, but I just have so many issues with it. Its characters drip with privilege, and its focus on maintaining women's place as good wives and mothers is hard for me to swallow. I get that this is a book of its time, but I don't have to like it. I just find no purpose in the story other than to highlight sisterly love and affection and the strength of family during times of stress and sadness. I wanted so much more from this book, the story, the characters, and the author herself. Beth's sickness and death were more of a focus than the American Civil War, which seemed like an afterthought and it was a missed opportunity. The book's only saving grace is its usefulness as a primary source and Jo. It was all I could do to finish it, but I'm no quitter.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
emotional
hopeful
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