Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

Little Women #1

Louisa May Alcott with Susan Straight (Contributor)

456 pages • first pub 1868 (editions)

fiction classics literary middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The lives and adventures of the four March sisters--Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy--are set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century New England while their father is off fighting in the Civil War. 

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Moods

emotional 71%
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 61%
inspiring 47%
reflective 36%
funny 33%
relaxing 32%
sad 22%
adventurous 21%
challenging 4%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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