Little Women (And Good Wives)

Title: Little Women
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Series: Little Women #1
Genre: Classic, Young Adult
Format: Kindle
Pages: 566
Reason Read: Buddy Read
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My Thoughts

LITTLE WOMEN was an interesting read and experience since I knew hardly anything about it. I’ve never watched any of the movies. And, I didn’t know that the second half of the novel is often published on its own as GOOD WIVES and that there are two other books in the series. I also didn’t know that the story is semi-autobiographical. I only knew the story was about four sisters.

As far as the story is concerned, I think it’s worth reading. It’s very heart-warming and heart-wrenching at the same time. I loved the close relationship the sisters had with each other. I cried when Beth died. And, I groaned when Jo rejected Laurie’s proposal. I can’t believe he married Amy and Jo married a man twice her age. I wish Alcott could’ve overlooked the similarities to her own life enough to allow Jo and Laurie to have their happy ending. I know I would’ve liked the overall story better if she had.