A review by cedahl
March by Geraldine Brooks

dark emotional funny informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

An emotional gut punch and a fascinating look at an often-overlooked aspect of the Civil War. Mr. March and Marmee are mysterious figures in Little Women, and this book fleshes them out in rich and raw detail, presenting a gritty, less sanitized version of that world, but still with wry humor and beauty.