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Little Women

(Puffin Classics)

By Louise M. Alcott

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| Paperback | 9780140366686

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Book Description

One of the most popular books ever written about childhood charmingly recounts the homelife of four sisters: literary-minded Jo March; Meg, the older sister who marries a young tutor; fashionable and artistic Amy; and gentle, musically inclined Beth. An unforgettable depiction of mid-19th century NeContinue

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I've never read anything more boring than this book.

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Elisabm99 said on Dec 29, 2011 | Add your feedback

Not being a genius, like Keats, it won't kill me.

Some make fun of it, some overpraise, and nearly all insist that I had a deep theory to expound, when I only did it for the pleasure and the money.

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Vanessaʚϊɞ said on Oct 31, 2011 | Add your feedback

This is a very special book to me because is one of the first books that I ever read. At home we are all girls also so I always felt very identified with this story. I highly recommend it for your all teen and pre-teen girls.

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Linda said on Mar 1, 2011 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

Little Women is one of my favourite classics from my childhood. While I rarely re-read novels I decided to make an exception for this. It was after reading March by Geraldine Brooks last year I felt that I wanted to renew my acquaintance with Meg, Jo Beth and Amy.
Using the character of John March, ... (continue)

Little Women is one of my favourite classics from my childhood. While I rarely re-read novels I decided to make an exception for this. It was after reading March by Geraldine Brooks last year I felt that I wanted to renew my acquaintance with Meg, Jo Beth and Amy.
Using the character of John March, Geraldine Brooks created a touching well written story which is in my opinion a decent read but nothing more. It seems I may well be in the minority holding this opinion as I learnt that the novel won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2006. This award is presented to a 'distinguished' work of fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life. This last paragraph is taken from my original review where you can read more of my thoughts concerning this sequel.
My interest in reading Little Women again made it the perfect choice for another reading challenge I have signed up for The Victorian Literature Challenge.
Although originally published in 1868 I think the March girls still have a message to give us, which is probably why it has been a favourite of so many generations of young girls. A heart rending story of a family that despite times of poverty and despair, discover that love and hope can overcome. It is the little things in life that are important and the love of family and friends. We see Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy progress from little girls into young women with growing maturity as they deal with the problems they encounter. Whilst some of these issues may seem out-dated to the modern reader, many are still relevant to a 21st century generation that will read and enjoy Little Women
I must warn you though that there is a lot of moralizing and Louisa M Alcott’s style of writing is rather cloying, but remember this was written in 1867 when life was very different and it is also a semi autobiographical novel. Overcome this and it is worth reading if you have never done so.
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Lindyloumac said on Feb 15, 2011 | Add your feedback

what a wonderful book!

I have to confess that i simply loved this book! I remember my grandmother reading me the story of those 4 sisters when i was a little girl and I hadn't stopped loving it since then! I think every little woman should read the March sisters adventures at least once in her lifetime!

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Iri_83 said on Jul 26, 2010 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

A true classic, very friendly at times, very sad at times. Tells of the truths and tribulations of life; my favorite book I have ever read.

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Vandekamp Amanda said on Aug 23, 2009 | Add your feedback