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A re-read for book club. I read this when it first came out, and was impressed by Brooks' attention to detail and her clear passion for the historical context of her story, as well as her love for the original Little Women and life of Alcott. An alternate version of the March family, told from the perspective of the father, who is missing for much of the original book. The Civil War aspects are handled deftly and with respect, and again the attention to detail is commendable. It is intriguing to me too that Brooks chose to write a retelling of a traditionally female focused story from the perspective of a male character, but she does it so well. It is interesting too that parts of both March and Little Women are based on Alcott's real life experience. Brooks has a knack for deeply investigating historical events and people, and writing with compassion and respect. Caleb's Crossing is similar in this way, and is also a recommended read. I will always read a Geraldine Brooks book, and am so glad that she is an Aussie, and such a successful and well respected one.