Little Men by Louisa May Alcott

400 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction classics emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Description

'It takes so little to make a child happy, that it is a pity in a world full of sunshine and pleasant things, that there should be any wistful faces, empty hands, or lonely little hearts.' Jo March - now Mrs Bhaer - is married, and the couple have...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,579 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
hopeful 47%
emotional 45%
funny 43%
relaxing 40%
inspiring 38%
adventurous 33%
reflective 31%
sad 8%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.7

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