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A review by blau_elmo
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
The cult classic two-part coming-of-age novel. A riveting human drama featuring relationships, courtships, friendships, familial bonds, ambition, the individualism of women, freedom, travelling, sickness, grief and so much more, who doesn't love the blissful and hopeful stories of the March sisters?
Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy are unique in their own ways, which is something that, I feel, the Virgin Suicides tries but fails to replicate. The responsible and hopeless romantic eldest sister, Megan. The capricious and fiercely independent, but self-loathing at times Josephine. The demure, gentle and compassionate Elizabeth. And finally, the mischievous but thoughtful, sprightly and free Amy. Their uniqueness makes their interactions so much more fun and realistic.
This is, in my opinion, the quintessential family/love human drama, one that will last throughout the ages.
Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy are unique in their own ways, which is something that, I feel, the Virgin Suicides tries but fails to replicate. The responsible and hopeless romantic eldest sister, Megan. The capricious and fiercely independent, but self-loathing at times Josephine. The demure, gentle and compassionate Elizabeth. And finally, the mischievous but thoughtful, sprightly and free Amy. Their uniqueness makes their interactions so much more fun and realistic.
This is, in my opinion, the quintessential family/love human drama, one that will last throughout the ages.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Death