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rachelschloneger's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
sarah_roundtree's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jdean1219's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
gubika47's review against another edition
2.0
What a disappointment this book was!
I have opened it a few times already, always giving up during the first chapter. Then came the film with its amazing trailer and casting - so I decided to watch it. And it fulfilled all of my expectations.
After falling in love with the movie (or rather, both 2019 and 1994 versions) I decided to finally read the book, despite the previous unsuccessful attempts. It turned out my first impression was spot-on for the whole book. The story I adored in the movie(s), I barely registered throughout the book. Instead, I only felt being force-fed the author's opinions and morals.
I cannot help but compare it with Anne of Green Gables. Where Montgomery manages to 'teach her lesson' through a beautiful story and lovable characters, Alcott buried her story under endless, tedious and condescending preaching.
I have opened it a few times already, always giving up during the first chapter. Then came the film with its amazing trailer and casting - so I decided to watch it. And it fulfilled all of my expectations.
After falling in love with the movie (or rather, both 2019 and 1994 versions) I decided to finally read the book, despite the previous unsuccessful attempts. It turned out my first impression was spot-on for the whole book. The story I adored in the movie(s), I barely registered throughout the book. Instead, I only felt being force-fed the author's opinions and morals.
I cannot help but compare it with Anne of Green Gables. Where Montgomery manages to 'teach her lesson' through a beautiful story and lovable characters, Alcott buried her story under endless, tedious and condescending preaching.
vulcajes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Fun light-hearted read. Would recommend if you like wholesome content with a little bit of sad.
gwynneandbearit's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to it through Phoebe Reads a Mystery podcast. I think I’m too old to get the appeal of it. Didn’t love it like so many of my friends do.
voicewithn's review against another edition
4.0
“I’ve been routed up early all winter, and had to spend my days working for other people; so now I’m going to rest and revel to my heart’s content.” literalmente mi actitud ignorando toda responsabilidad durante una semana para leer la novelita
“Don’t try to make me grow up before my time, Meg; it’s hard enough to have you change all of a sudden; let me be a little girl as long as I can”
“I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from growing up. But buds will be roses, and kittens, cats,—more’s the pity!”
Oh. Oh.
La verdad, genial primera lectura del año. Normalmente no aguanto los comienzos excesivamente lentos, pero durante toda la primera parte permanecí enganchada a la lectura, y en la segunda, cuando llega la «acción», fue cuando, acaso, me despegué un poco más de ella. Pero me ha encantado igual.
(La estrella que falta es solamente por el final amoroso de Jo, que no me termina de convencer y me ha dejado con una sensación agridulce).
Honestamente, esperaba mucha más pamplina sobre cómo ser la mujer perfecta TM para la época, pero, y aunque hay dosis de ello, ni un cuarto. No sé, se ofrece una imagen muy linda pero nada idealizada de la vida de estas chicas, con conflictos reales sobre cómo es crecer (y crecer siendo mujer).
4,75/5, en realidad.
“Don’t try to make me grow up before my time, Meg; it’s hard enough to have you change all of a sudden; let me be a little girl as long as I can”
“I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from growing up. But buds will be roses, and kittens, cats,—more’s the pity!”
Oh. Oh.
La verdad, genial primera lectura del año. Normalmente no aguanto los comienzos excesivamente lentos, pero durante toda la primera parte permanecí enganchada a la lectura, y en la segunda, cuando llega la «acción», fue cuando, acaso, me despegué un poco más de ella. Pero me ha encantado igual.
(La estrella que falta es solamente por el final amoroso de Jo, que no me termina de convencer y me ha dejado con una sensación agridulce).
Honestamente, esperaba mucha más pamplina sobre cómo ser la mujer perfecta TM para la época, pero, y aunque hay dosis de ello, ni un cuarto. No sé, se ofrece una imagen muy linda pero nada idealizada de la vida de estas chicas, con conflictos reales sobre cómo es crecer (y crecer siendo mujer).
4,75/5, en realidad.
joymaxineb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
miss_darcy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75