Author: Louisa May Alcott
I want to do something splendid before I go into my castle – something heroic or wonderful, that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead. I don’t know what, but I’m on the watch for it, and mean to astonish you all someday. I think I shall write books, and get rich and famous: that would suit me, so that’s my favourite dream.”
This is one of my favorite classical novel and in my opinion, one of the best. I already read this book several times now and still enjoy it. This is the story of 4 young sisters: Meg – the oldest and the most beautiful in the family, Jo – free spirit, strong minded and cheerful girl – very passion in writing, Beth – kind hearted and shy girl, the saint of the family, the musical angel, Amy – the youngest but very conscious of her own importance – the Picasso in the family. Their father serves for Army, far away from home while the girls stay with their mother. Accompany with them, there is rich Mr Laurence and young Laurie – their neighbour, together with Mr. Brooke, Laurie’s tutor.
This book divided in two parts. First one is story during their childhood to adulthood while the second part is story about how they trying to cope the responsibilities as adult. It centers in the troubles, dreams, and aspirations of the girls also how they learn to become the best version of themselves.
What I love from this book
This book is not like the modern teen books nowaday. It feels real since the trouble they have is still relevant with all the troubles we fought nowaday: the short tempered, sharp tongue, jealousy, etc. I love how they react to their problem and improve themselves. And Jo, the most character which I loved although I am quite upset with what she got at the end, but however I agree that we must realize that being happy doesn’t mean to have everything of your dream but knowing that everything you do have is worth it.
Not only about characters, but I really love the closeness of this family. Not only between parents and daughter but among the sisters herself. Although they are very different, they stick together and support each other.
So, I highly recommended this book, take a time and read it. You will value this book.
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