A review by annafeuerbach
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Little Women is a beautiful story about four sisters, who aren't rich in money but rich in family and happiness. The best sort of happiness in my opinion. The story begins with an introduction of the sisters, getting to know their character and what flaws they have. Their faults are each different and they each take on different roles in the family. Meg the eldest sister serves as a beautiful role model to her younger sister, Jo the second oldest with a wild untamed independent spirit, Beth a quiet, shy, virtuous, and serving young girl, and Amy a proper, orderly, and opinionated girl. As the story goes on they learn the hardships that come as a poor family but find ways to continue to serve others and find joy. Marmee March gives very fond advice which the girl always finds comfort in times of strife. We meet Laurie a young neighborly boy who holds the same wild and untamed spirit as Jo. He and Jo get along very well and become good friends. As time passes the girls grow up and become more wise and make mistakes. Some get married, others go abroad, some are trapped at home, and one who has never felt lost more in their life. Overall, the story is beautifully written and encompasses the common choices and milestones that women were expected to have and make. The ways in which women make a world for themselves where they are so confined to the limits that society has upon them.