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A review by paperbacksandpines
Little Men by Louisa May Alcott
3.0
This book was a beloved favorite book the first time I read it. There was such an air of childhood innocence that wasn't tainted by cynicism or the changing nature of childhood today. I loved reading stories told from a variety of viewpoints from the inhabitants at Plumfield, both adult and children.
Reading this book a second time around, there were a few problematic areas that would no longer be socially acceptable in the twenty-first century. Some of the solutions to problems in the story were overly simplified but since this is a children's book, I'm willing to give it more leeway than if it had been geared towards adults. My experience this time around lost some of its shine but it still managed to be an enjoyable and entertaining read. I would downgrade this book from a 4 to a 3 as an adult reader.
Reading this book a second time around, there were a few problematic areas that would no longer be socially acceptable in the twenty-first century. Some of the solutions to problems in the story were overly simplified but since this is a children's book, I'm willing to give it more leeway than if it had been geared towards adults. My experience this time around lost some of its shine but it still managed to be an enjoyable and entertaining read. I would downgrade this book from a 4 to a 3 as an adult reader.