Reviews

Piccole donne by Louisa May Alcott, Stella Sacchini

lightreading73's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

readwithharry's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

I loved this novel - the pages of my edition are well-worn from how many times I've read it! A formative novel for me, you can see yourself in every character at some point in the novel, and it's not too moral-y that it gets irritating. #megjobethandamy4eva

penn79's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

katy_ryn's review against another edition

3.0

While I found it mildly enjoyable, I have to confess, I don’t understand the hype. The first half was good, but a little too full of civil war era Protestant anecdotes about morality, and the second half felt disjointed and at some points completely out of line with previously established character developments. Since when did Jo have a dream of opening a boys school? Since when did Amy and Laurie have any sort of connection, let alone a romantic one? It felt rushed and forced and overall, a little disappointing. Alcott’s favorite take seems to be “poverty is great! Builds character!” And that women ultimately need husbands and children to be happy.

I can see why this book is beloved by many; it has a heartwarming story and the characters are lovable, but I was, again, disappointed, especially after years of hearing about it and the clear potential it has to be far better.

coult1cr's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

3.5

aleesha_mcnair14's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Such an interesting book. Loved the development of all characters and thoroughly enjoyed this book. Would definetly say that my favourite was Jo. Kinda wish her and Laurie ended up together

ink_nettle's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

mockingjayx16's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Child death, and Death

Moderate: War, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia

Minor: Animal death, Classism, and Racism

ckepic's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

avrilsanderson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated