Little Women

by: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Bantam Classic
Dates Read: December 25, 2019 - April 21, 2020
Pages: 529
Source: Own it

Why did I read it?
The short story: the new Greta Gerwig adaptation was coming out and I (of course) wanted to read it before I saw it.
The long story: When you were a kid did you feel like every character with your name was like a piece of you?  Well, when I was young and watching friends and Rachel spoils what happens to Beth when Joey reads Little Women, I just didn't want to read about what happened to me/Beth.  I couldn't face it.  

Little Women follows the four March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.  Meg is beautiful and dreams of love.  Jo is a writer and a free spirit.  Beth is shy and quiet.  Amy is spoiled and dreams of fancy things.  Laurie lives next door with his wealthy grandfather and becomes like a brother to the girls. 

Honestly, I feel as though I can't really go into plot with this one because the book legitimately spans something like 12 years.  It's a classic so just know this: it is a classic for a reason.  

This is an incredibly well written book.  Each of the girls is so well written and grows in a natural way.  The character of Jo is fantastic.  It's a timeless story of sisters and friends and it just can't be wrong.  It can't.  

I feel as though I need to explain why it took so long for me to read.  I was still like that little girl afraid about what happens with Beth.  I just kept putting it off and putting it off because if you put something off it can't happen.  An excellent lesson about living your life in denial.  And when it did finally happen, I put my book in the freezer just like Joey. 

Rating: 4/5  
Honestly, it could be a 5.  It really could, there were a few times when it was a little slow.  And, I know times were different, but what happens with who Amy marries just made me feel a little weird. 

Recommendation: Everyone should read it.  Everyone.  Everyone.