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A review by kbkittyb
Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott
3.0
I will never be able to wholeheartedly get on board with this one. Every year I read it, and every year it leaves me disappointed and far from satisfied.
It has always been a confusing read for me as it seems to be exactly what feminist Louisa never wanted. It is very much a traditional voice of its time. A sentiment I didn't get in Part one of little women. As sentimental and moral as it was, there was always an underlying sense of rebellion and fun...which I can't find in the sequel. Everyone follows very easy and obvious paths. Despite some of them being very WRONG paths (avoiding spoilers, but im sure you know exactly which parts I mean...)
The family is often parted in this book, and although very true to life in regards to growing up and growing apart, it took away from the homey feel that Little Women is known for.
After reading it many, many times I've finally come to the conclusion that I will never understand or agree with this book. But thats life! Maybe that's what mischief-loving Louisa was trying to say...who knows.
It has always been a confusing read for me as it seems to be exactly what feminist Louisa never wanted. It is very much a traditional voice of its time. A sentiment I didn't get in Part one of little women. As sentimental and moral as it was, there was always an underlying sense of rebellion and fun...which I can't find in the sequel. Everyone follows very easy and obvious paths. Despite some of them being very WRONG paths (avoiding spoilers, but im sure you know exactly which parts I mean...)
The family is often parted in this book, and although very true to life in regards to growing up and growing apart, it took away from the homey feel that Little Women is known for.
After reading it many, many times I've finally come to the conclusion that I will never understand or agree with this book. But thats life! Maybe that's what mischief-loving Louisa was trying to say...who knows.