Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Set in nineteenth century New England, Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters-Jo, Beth, Amy and Meg. The novel is a classic rites of passage story, that has often split literature critics but has been adored by many over the years. Intended as a book for young girls, the book is too sentimental for some but plenty of adults and young men have Little Women firmly featured in their best books of all time. The pace of the novel can be slow at times and the language almost too perfect but the overall sympathetic tone of Alcott wins over the reader. The book is semi-autobiographical, with Jo Marsh mirroring the life of an ambitious Alcott. Just like Alcott, Jo is a strong, independent woman who is fighting through her domestic duties to do what she truly loves. Writing is Jo’s passion and in a world where women are expected to put personal growth aside in order to withhold traditional family values, she is met with many challenges. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” The book speaks to every woman that has had to fight against convention. With their father away at war, the four sisters pull together to support each other but still have time to search for their own identity. These ‘little women’ are not children but young adults finding their way via love, religion and confidence. Whilst it may seem sad that the sisters do have to conform to some extent, if you read between the lines there is so much inspiration for young female readers.
2 Hurrahs for Little Women
03/09/2022
Great book, good narrators,and I’m thankful for this audio book being available. There were a few narrators that made it difficult to listen. One, being a gentleman, was confusing to my mind as the the book is told by a woman and about women. (And the men they love) Another, which narrated a few chapters, including the second to last, was difficult to listen to as well as difficult to understand easily. Especially so as I usually listen at 2 speed. Still recommend.
I love it!
Feb 14
I love the reader
Great story!
05/01/2023
I was so pleased to learn that I could listen to little women for free on here!! I love the narrator, she does a great job. I am really enjoying it❤️ Thx again, A.R.B💋💄🐷🍉 P.s despite what the other readers say, the woman who does it is great. But I do agree, the man who does it is too deep and boring. No acents!!
Some wonderful narrations and some very difficult ones
09/06/2022
Some of the narrators are very gifted readers making the words have life and vision to a beautiful story. While one female reader was so difficult to listen to that I wanted to skip entire chapters. She didn’t seem to take a breath between sentences. At times she would be so short of breath that she barely got through some words. I wish Mary Anderson had read the entire book!
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