A review by mmullerm
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

5.0

[b:Little Women|93019|Little Women|Louisa May Alcott|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328753097s/93019.jpg|3244642] tells the story of the moral upbringing of the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. The novel was very moving - I especially related to the parts about the third sister, Beth. My favorite line about Beth was early on: There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind. Being the third of four boys, I saw a lot of parallels in my own life to her as a character.

I loved [a:Louisa May Alcott|1315|Louisa May Alcott|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1200326665p2/1315.jpg]’s positive message in the story, and the characters were all great. I definitely see why this is a classic. It will very likely be my favorite read this year, it was that good.