Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott

268 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
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Beginning ten years after Little Men, Jo’s Boys revisits Plumfield, the New England school still presided over by Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer. Jo remains at the center of the tale, surrounded by her boys—including rebellious Dan, sailor Em...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,657 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
lighthearted 59%
hopeful 57%
reflective 40%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 26%
funny 26%
relaxing 21%
sad 9%
dark 6%
challenging 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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