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A review by kailey_luminouslibro
Under the Lilacs by Louisa May Alcott
4.5
Ben has run away from the circus, and he finds compassion and generosity in the house under the lilacs. He is basically adopted by Miss Celia and her brother, Thorny, and while he is grateful for their kindness, it's difficult for Ben to adapt to a country life after all the excitement and thrills of traveling with the circus.
I love this story! Such a beautiful tale!
Rereading it again for the tenth time, I have enjoyed it just as much as ever! I love the wholesome innocence and goodness in this book.
One of my favorite storylines in this book is when the children start up an archery club and have a tournament. Everyone is sure that Ben will easily win, since he has a true eye and a strong arm from his days of tumbling and doing tricks in the circus. But a young girl named Babs has been practicing a great deal, and she astonishes everyone by beating most of the boys. At the end of the tournament, only Ben and Babs are left as finalists, and Babs has a moment of revelation where she discovers what she truly values in life. It's a really sweet moment between Ben and Babs, who have had their differences earlier in the book. That one moment cements their friendship and develops their personalities as they begin to grow up.
As always, I love Alcott's writing style and how wholesome and sweet the story is, but there is also the weight of serious subjects mixed in with the fun. It's the perfect blend of laughter and gravity.
I love this story! Such a beautiful tale!
Rereading it again for the tenth time, I have enjoyed it just as much as ever! I love the wholesome innocence and goodness in this book.
One of my favorite storylines in this book is when the children start up an archery club and have a tournament. Everyone is sure that Ben will easily win, since he has a true eye and a strong arm from his days of tumbling and doing tricks in the circus. But a young girl named Babs has been practicing a great deal, and she astonishes everyone by beating most of the boys. At the end of the tournament, only Ben and Babs are left as finalists, and Babs has a moment of revelation where she discovers what she truly values in life. It's a really sweet moment between Ben and Babs, who have had their differences earlier in the book. That one moment cements their friendship and develops their personalities as they begin to grow up.
As always, I love Alcott's writing style and how wholesome and sweet the story is, but there is also the weight of serious subjects mixed in with the fun. It's the perfect blend of laughter and gravity.