Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott

268 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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 1,928 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
lighthearted 63%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 27%
funny 27%
relaxing 27%
sad 9%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 36%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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