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A review by aribabwa
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
4.0
3.8/5 stars
The original story have 2 parts, one that was published in 1868 and the second part titled 'Good Wives' published a year later. The book version that i've read include both part. If i give each part its individual rating, Little Women would get 3.6/5 stars and Good Wives would get 4/5 stars.
I get the appeal of this book, why people love and adore it. It's a very wholesome story with lots of moral lesson behind it. From the importance of family, friendship, hard-work, and love, to the commentary of social system back then. And as someone who grew up with sisters, i can vouch for how realistic the relationship depicted between the March sisters is. Sadly, i don't quite like the writing style of this book. Most of the chapter felt very individual as they have its own story with it's own problem that was solved within the same chapter. It felt more like a collection of short stories rather than a novel. But, i do understand that this is something personal because if i had taken more time with this book and not try to binge read it, i would probably like it much better. Oh also, i have the wrong assumption of what the book is about. I thought Little Women is a romance novel, lol. Turns out, although it does have a sprinkle of romantical love storyline in it, this book focus more about childhood and family dynamic.
Lastly, for the plot (will definitely have spoilers):
And finally, i dont think its reasonable for Jo to marry anyone in the end. It would be better for her to stay single for the rest of her live, in my opinion, for its serve a better lesson for the readers that woman CAN live on their own. And the existence of Friedrich Bhaer seems out of nowhere and very rushed.
The original story have 2 parts, one that was published in 1868 and the second part titled 'Good Wives' published a year later. The book version that i've read include both part. If i give each part its individual rating, Little Women would get 3.6/5 stars and Good Wives would get 4/5 stars.
I get the appeal of this book, why people love and adore it. It's a very wholesome story with lots of moral lesson behind it. From the importance of family, friendship, hard-work, and love, to the commentary of social system back then. And as someone who grew up with sisters, i can vouch for how realistic the relationship depicted between the March sisters is. Sadly, i don't quite like the writing style of this book. Most of the chapter felt very individual as they have its own story with it's own problem that was solved within the same chapter. It felt more like a collection of short stories rather than a novel. But, i do understand that this is something personal because if i had taken more time with this book and not try to binge read it, i would probably like it much better. Oh also, i have the wrong assumption of what the book is about. I thought Little Women is a romance novel, lol. Turns out, although it does have a sprinkle of romantical love storyline in it, this book focus more about childhood and family dynamic.
Lastly, for the plot (will definitely have spoilers):
Spoiler
I know people complain about how Laurie should end up with Jo, but i have to agree with Miss Alcott's choice to not pair them together. Laurie is like fire, and so does Jo. She didn't need another fire to add to her own flame. Although, it's worth to note that i also disagree with Alcott's decision to pair Laurie up with Amy (I can't really explain the reasoning behind this one, i just don't like them together). Laurie should be with someone outside the March family.And finally, i dont think its reasonable for Jo to marry anyone in the end. It would be better for her to stay single for the rest of her live, in my opinion, for its serve a better lesson for the readers that woman CAN live on their own. And the existence of Friedrich Bhaer seems out of nowhere and very rushed.