This was the first book off of my 1000 novel list that I read on my Brand New Nook, a birthday present from my fabulous mother. I highly recommend Nooks, they are great! I am a reader, I like reading when I work out, when I eat, and I like always having a book with me. Nooks are thin, easy to handle, and ALWAYS lay flat (no more trying to use knives to hold open my book while reading!)
This book is the most adorable book I've ever read! I was honestly expecting to hate this book, just because it's an older book and considered a 'classic', and I honestly think that many classics are just boring. however, this book was just so cute! The 4 girls, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, remind me of the sisters found in my Sister-in-Law's family, so I was easily able to assimilate the characters to myself.
I love how the author accentuates the differing personalities in the girls, because this is a phenomena I find so fascinating in real life. Girls who are raised by the same parents in the same environment have completely opposing personalities, and the characters in this book are the perfect example of that. I especially love the male friend Laurie. He seems like the type of boy I would have played with as a child.
***Spoiler Alert***
Of course, not all elements of the book go the way I want. I think the fact that Beth dies is a REAL bummer. I mean, I realize why it is necessary for the growth of the characters, but she was such a sweetheart. She was also the musical character, so I felt that I related with her the best. Jo should have ended up with Laurie. Period, the end. However, I'm fine that she ended up with Mr. Bhaer, because he was equally as perfect for her. However, I don't like that Amy ended up with Laurie. Yes, he helped her grow and nature, but it just seemed so, wrong!
All in all I give this book FIVE STARS OUR OF FIVE! After all, it was absolutely adorable. A story of growing, learning, and most importantly, falling in love.
Reading Next:: Dracula by Bram Stoker
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