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jocelynw's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed these largely feminist pieces from Louisa May Alcott better than Little Women.
junkets's review against another edition
2.0
A marvelous collection, pulled together and presented really well. However...I wasn't the hugest fan of Alcott to begin with and I'm not sure that this made me a bigger fan. It did definitely give me a broader understanding of her writing, particularly what she wanted to write, which mostly was about women supporting women in their chosen careers, often artistic, and autobiographical sketches. Some pieces veered toward the more gothic and exciting, and I did enjoy those sections. Alcott's belief in her own concept of racial equality was difficult to read at times, as she mixed abolitionist language with clear racial stereotypes and embarrassing phonetic dialogue. Overall, an interesting supplement to the classic writings of one of America's most famous authors, but these pieces are not especially strong in their own right.
tajwalsh's review against another edition
4.0
Contains a great sampling of LMA's lesser-known works; my personal favorite was the novella "Behind the Mask" which has a delightfully Gothic flair.
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