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A review by booksnest
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This sat on my shelf as a daunting classic for so long, a book I wanted to pick up and love, but the 700+ page count was somewhat of a deterrent. To combat this I decided to pick it up as an audiobook, and what a fantastic decision that was. These characters were brought to life in my ears, each with their own quirks and interests. The March sisters felt like family by the time I was finished reading, I’d been on so many journeys with them and seen them grow up.
I really enjoyed the early themes of feminism running throughout this book. Mrs March is a powerhouse of a woman and is constantly teaching her daughters new things and making sure they are strong women who can think for themselves. I felt I myself was also learning from these insightful lessons, I felt like a fifth March sister at times, which shows truly excellent writing.
Overall a delight to read. Quaint yet sad, powerful yet calming. A brilliant companion for December.
I really enjoyed the early themes of feminism running throughout this book. Mrs March is a powerhouse of a woman and is constantly teaching her daughters new things and making sure they are strong women who can think for themselves. I felt I myself was also learning from these insightful lessons, I felt like a fifth March sister at times, which shows truly excellent writing.
Overall a delight to read. Quaint yet sad, powerful yet calming. A brilliant companion for December.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death