Title: Little
Women
Author: Louisa
May Alcott
Genre: Classic,
Historical Fiction, Family
Plot: The classic
story of four sisters setting out to find their places in the world begins on a
cold snowy night around the fire, waiting for Mother to come home. A discussion
of Christmas presents takes place and the girls display their unique
personalities in their choice of gifts for their mother. As the story unfolds,
we watch creative Jo befriend the neighbor boy and take on the intimidating
writing world in New York. We watch as Meg polishes her sweet nature and tames
her vanity before the trials of marriage and motherhood begin. And silly Amy
grows up, becoming more grounded and anchored in the world. All are tied
together by their parents' love and their sweet sister Beth who quietly makes a
difference in the background.
Readers for years have grown with these characters,
experienced their joys and triumphs, their sorrows and heartbreaks, and have
grown better for it. And there is always a new generation to share this book
with, so curl up with a cup of tea and indulge.
Likes/Dislikes: Growing
up I loved this book. I admired Meg, secretly wanted to Jo {we writers all
stick together ya know}, wished I had a sister like Beth and, admittedly, I
rather hated Amy till she grew up a bit. This book had everything and is so
richly written. I can't wait to introduce it to my little daughter and watch
her get to know all the characters like I did.
Rating: G- all
ages. Highly recommended.
Date Review Written: November
5th, 2015
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