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A review by aoife26935
Becoming Jo by Sophie McKenzie
4.0
Jo March and her family struggle through two tumultuous years, dealing with their father being away and then injured, Beth falling ill, annoying Aunt Em and everyone's ambitions for the future. Aided by Lateef, the boy next door, Jo tries to find her place in the world.
I wasn't too sure when I started this retelling; some of them take such huge liberties with the original text that they might as well be new works. However, Sophie has very cleverly translated the basic structure of Little Women's characters and events into a modern setting. I loved the little nods - John Brooke College, for one - and the overall tone was wonderful. I'd love to see a box set of this and Little Women! Or, Sophie, how about looking at some other classics? I've always loved A Little Princess... :D
I received a gift of this book and chose to write an honest review.
I wasn't too sure when I started this retelling; some of them take such huge liberties with the original text that they might as well be new works. However, Sophie has very cleverly translated the basic structure of Little Women's characters and events into a modern setting. I loved the little nods - John Brooke College, for one - and the overall tone was wonderful. I'd love to see a box set of this and Little Women! Or, Sophie, how about looking at some other classics? I've always loved A Little Princess... :D
I received a gift of this book and chose to write an honest review.