Little Women (Puffin in Bloom)
Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of four sisters in a deluxe hardcover edition, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.
Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they're putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there's one thing they can't help wondering: Will Father return home safely?
Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they're putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there's one thing they can't help wondering: Will Father return home safely?
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Community Reviews
I listened and it was produced in a radio style production. Having seen two of the movie adaptations, I have preconceived notions of what I visualized in my head and not all of the voices aligned with those images.
In these more unsettling times, it was refreshing to read and think about the simpler times that the March sisters experienced.
I enjoyed reading this in my youth and again as an adult - definitely a beloved read! I do think that the story explores interesting and pertinent themes related to gender, femininity, social mobility and societal expectations as well as personal growth, development, virtuosity and resilience. The fact that this was not a story/novel that Alcott intended to write is also super interesting but I am so glad that it was encouraged and indeed published!
It was slow going, but I finally started enjoying it.
It's not something I would ever read again, but happy to cross it off my list.
It's not something I would ever read again, but happy to cross it off my list.
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