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erinwolf1997's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Racial slurs, and War
s3ag0at's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Terminal illness, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, and Antisemitism
cass_ev's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
5.0
I love this book so dearly. The March sisters feel like friends that I’ve grown up with and can return to their company over and over. I find this book so comforting with lessons that that I need to hear (even 150 years after they were first written!) and find solace in. There’s always something new that surprises me every time I reread this book—whether it’s the humour, still-relevant views on feminism, heartfelt lessons, simple joys—there’s something about this book that calls you from the distractions of the world and makes you ponder what real happiness, work, sorrow and joy looks like for you. This remains an all-time favourite of mine.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death
Minor: Racial slurs
honeyduke's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Terminal illness
Minor: Racial slurs
jaredolin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.75
This was such a cute little journey! The March family was so precious in this book. They seemed to have the tendencies of George Bailey in their cheeriness, and also when emotions flood the story. Louisa really gets you to care for these characters as we go along, from the family newspaper creation to the castles in the air. I really felt like I watched these girls grow up and turn into wonderful human beings, each in their own respect. Within all of this cuteness, there are a few chapters of dread that linger over the reader, as we don't know what will come of the terrible situation within those chapters. Some of those moments are just soul-crushing, and that's a testament to how much I fell in love with Louisa's characters.
I also loved how many references that she pulled from, because I have a ton of books and songs and poems to look through now, and that makes me happy! And some of my favorite parts of the book are when Louisa comes out of the narrative to speak directly to the reader, with little colloquialisms or some direct advice. She's added those moments with a lot of humility which is why I seem to like it so much, so it just works for me.
For all the good advice and cute and tender storyline that filled the book, I have to say it's the use of some racially offensive terms and ideas that brought my rating down. Other than that, I rather enjoyed my peek into the life of the March family and will have to take a look at the less popular sequels now!
I also loved how many references that she pulled from, because I have a ton of books and songs and poems to look through now, and that makes me happy! And some of my favorite parts of the book are when Louisa comes out of the narrative to speak directly to the reader, with little colloquialisms or some direct advice. She's added those moments with a lot of humility which is why I seem to like it so much, so it just works for me.
For all the good advice and cute and tender storyline that filled the book, I have to say it's the use of some racially offensive terms and ideas that brought my rating down. Other than that, I rather enjoyed my peek into the life of the March family and will have to take a look at the less popular sequels now!
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
lain_darko's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Racial slurs
natanidae's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs