amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Grief, Child death, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent, War, Death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Xenophobia and Racism
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Child death, Grief, and Sexism
Moderate: Pregnancy, War, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism and Xenophobia
myaphrodiite's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? No
4.0
this book is a classic. simple, pure, joy. although it took me quite a few weeks to finish it, it was a refreshing break from the action packed, fast-paced novels. this book doesn’t have any of that over the top drama that’s typically found in other classic novels.
i love the contrast between each of the sisters, meg the eldest sibling who has a very motherly nature and is the most sensible and responsible out of the lot.
jo is the tom boy, she is different from the other girls her age and doesn’t really mind how people see her she just wants herself and her loved ones to be happy (this is how we should be). although she does have a bit of a temper which results in a number of conflicts.
beth is the sweetest girl, she is very caring and timid. beth hates seeing her loved ones sad and will do anything to cheer them up.
amy is the youngest of the bunch, she acts sophisticated and wants to marry rich. a lot of the time she attempts to sound posh but ends up saying the word wrong.
all of these sisters are incredibly talented in different ways and it was a joy seeing them grow up in this novel, i would recommend this to anyone who doesn’t mind a slow-paced easy going, warm and fuzzy family story.
i love the contrast between each of the sisters, meg the eldest sibling who has a very motherly nature and is the most sensible and responsible out of the lot.
jo is the tom boy, she is different from the other girls her age and doesn’t really mind how people see her she just wants herself and her loved ones to be happy (this is how we should be). although she does have a bit of a temper which results in a number of conflicts.
beth is the sweetest girl, she is very caring and timid. beth hates seeing her loved ones sad and will do anything to cheer them up.
amy is the youngest of the bunch, she acts sophisticated and wants to marry rich. a lot of the time she attempts to sound posh but ends up saying the word wrong.
all of these sisters are incredibly talented in different ways and it was a joy seeing them grow up in this novel, i would recommend this to anyone who doesn’t mind a slow-paced easy going, warm and fuzzy family story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Racism
Moderate: War
Minor: Child death
allie_schick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Racism and War
green_amaryllis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Child death
Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Minor: Antisemitism and Racism
readwithasherreid's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
This was an alright classic! I really liked the characters and I think it was rather funny at times. However, all the people recommending this as a ‘fun, lighthearted’ read without mentioning the racism, multiple child deaths, and ableism are not it. I do not care enough to read volume two, especially since Louie Alcott specifically stated they did not want to write it but were forced to. Will most likely re-read this every now and then!
CW: G-slur, all other content warnings are listed below.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, War, Ableism, Animal death, Cultural appropriation, Child death, Racism, and Death of parent
bexi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
Minor: Racism, Child death, War, and Pregnancy
musilecek's review against another edition
Spoiler
i didnt finish the book because the chapters were to long, bur i liked the characters and might finish reading it someday, my favourite chapter was the picnic one, it wasn’t boring at all, i liked beth and meg and jo, while i didn’t like amy, but she seemed important to the plot, i liked the jo’s friendship with frankie, but i guess it will end in a relationdhip.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, War, and Slavery
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