A review by zackarinareads
Great or Nothing by Jessica Spotswood, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Joy McCullough
5.0
If you loved Greta Gerwig's version of "Little Women" and thought to yourself "what a perfect movie! If only it was also a bit gay!" then "Great Or Nothing" is just the thing for you!
I adored it! The entire concept is so good: This is a "Little Women" retelling that takes place during the second world war. The perspective shifts between the four March sisters, each having their own adventures and struggles and each voice written by a different author.
I had high expectations for this book ever since it was announced and I was kind of scared it wouldn't live up to them but it did!
There was no March sister whose story was boring but I especially loved Beth's prosaic interludes and of course, Jo March. Oh my god, she's perfect.
To conclude, if you liked "Little Women" (maybe the book but especially the movie), do yourself a favour and read this brilliant retelling! If you haven't read "Little Women" yet, that's forgivable, I guess, but the movie is a must watch (it also has Timothée Chalamet and Soirse Ronan in it if you need any more convincing arguments ;)).
I adored it! The entire concept is so good: This is a "Little Women" retelling that takes place during the second world war. The perspective shifts between the four March sisters, each having their own adventures and struggles and each voice written by a different author.
I had high expectations for this book ever since it was announced and I was kind of scared it wouldn't live up to them but it did!
There was no March sister whose story was boring but I especially loved Beth's prosaic interludes and of course, Jo March. Oh my god, she's perfect.
To conclude, if you liked "Little Women" (maybe the book but especially the movie), do yourself a favour and read this brilliant retelling! If you haven't read "Little Women" yet, that's forgivable, I guess, but the movie is a must watch (it also has Timothée Chalamet and Soirse Ronan in it if you need any more convincing arguments ;)).