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Chronicles the humorous and sentimental fortunes of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England. First published in 1869…. More >>
Little Women: Or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy,
Written by admin on September 1st, 2010 in Literature & Fiction.
Tags: Beth, Little, Women
I was so, so looking forward to reading “Little Women” to my daughter, so she could be caught up in it as I was at an early age. I particularly chose the “Whole Story” edition because of its broad margins, easy-to-scan pages, and charming illustrations and margin notes that add historical texture to the story.
Imagine my shock to discover that at the end of THIS edition, Jo has not written a book, Amy has not gone off to Europe, Professor Baer has not made an appearance of any kind and….you’ll never believe this….Beth is still carrying on a conversation (I’m trying not to spoil the plot of the real thing here).
That’s because, apparently, “Little Women” was initially published in two parts (“Little Women” and “Good Wives”), which are generally published as the same book. Whole Story has chosen to stop at the half-way point, so much of the story you remember, loved, cried, and laughed over is just not here.
Imagine getting only the first half of Tom Sawyer…leave him stranded on the island forever!
I feel completely conned. It’s a five-star story – make that maybe even a seven-star story – but it’s a one-star edition.
Rating: 1 / 5
When people ask me how I became such an avid reader, my answer is because I read Little Women in High School. This timeless classic of four sister growing up during the Civil War is my all time favorite book and I do not even know how many times I have read it. I treasure my copy of this book and it is one I could never part with.
Little Women is a coming of age story about four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, and it always amazed me how Marmee would sit back and let them learn life’s lessons and always find the right words to say to each of them afterward. Family values and morals as well are hard lessons to teach but through love and understanding they all learn.
Jo is my favorite character, she is so vibrant and full of life and the character based on Louisa May Alcott herself. My favorite movie version of this movie is the 1933 version with Katherine Hepburn as Jo, she truly captured Jo’s spirit.
This story has been read by many generations and I’m sure that there will be many more generations enjoying the story of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy for many many years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
Little Women is one of my favorite books of all time! In this heartwarming story about four sisters growing up during the Civil War, I have learned so much about the world around me, and ironically, myself. It tells of how people can choose to live their lives and how happiness can be found even through hardships.
The Marches are a picture of a happy home – with brave and moral Father, who has gone into the army to do what he can for the North’s cause, and kind, caring Marmee, who watches over her girls with gentleness and love. Then, there’s the little women: sixteen-year-old Meg, who’s pretty and mature; rough-and-tumble Jo, determined to become a famous writer; timid Beth, always putting others before herself; and spoiled Amy with her artistic talents. There’s also their amiable neighbor, Theodre Laurence (Laurie). Join in on the fun and read all about Amy’s trouble at school, Jo’s precious book being burned, Meg going to “Vanity Fair,” Beth’s tragedy, and so much more! I highly recommend this book for guys and girls of all ages! No one can resist this incredible story!
Rating: 5 / 5
I had to read a novel for my high school English class. I picked “Little Women” because I had seen all the movies. I thought that I would be able to get through the book without concentrating, or wanting to…but was I wrong. Not only did I enjoy the book, but it was different from the movie which made it exciting to read. Meg- the mature one, Joe-the adventurous one, Beth-the fragile one, and Amy- the pampered one come together to prove how important love is. One would not expect that these four “young women” have the knowledge and intelligence to not only teach, but make an impact on the reader’s life. But they do! Throughout the life of these girls, they suffer a great deal of hardships. Their father is at war, and their mother forced to leave for a great deal of time. These girls manage to take care of themselves and eachother, never forgetting the lessons their mother has taught them. Read the book. It is about 450 pages and it took me two weeks. (That is only because my English teacher made me keep a journal). The great thing about this book is that it did not spend 50 pages giving an introduction to the story. The first line is a quote- most of the novel is dialogue which also makes the reading easier. I recomend it. For school, or just recreational, “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott is a book that every 11-18 year old girl should read.
Rating: 4 / 5
Little Women focuses on the four March girls; Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they grow up from childhood to adulthood. The characters in the book try to teach each other helpful lessons about life, virtue, and morality. The novel is a real eye opener for everyone. Each of the mistakes the girls in the novel make are intended to provide some guidance for the reader. Society is explained, the harsh winters are described, and the profound work ethic of the people is described to also give the reader a strong sense of what life was like during the nineteenth century. I can strongly relate to all the character’s feelings which are strongly depicted in Alcott’s writing. I firmly believe all teenage girls should read the novel to hopefully be as strongly influenced as I was. The girls are constantly troubled by the necessity of being good, even when they feel the desire to be bad. There are also many issues on relationships between girls and boys. Friendship turns into love and vice versa, making a strong theme out of gender relations. The girls also struggle with the ideas of motherhood, sisterhood, pride, education, and marriage. After reading this novel, the reader will hopefully look more at their own life and his/her morales. Through the novel there is clear representation of the benefits of what good does.
Rating: 5 / 5