In this Little Women retelling, it's World War II. Beth has already passed away prior to the start of the story. Meg, Jo, and Amy are not speaking to In this Little Women retelling, it's World War II. Beth has already passed away prior to the start of the story. Meg, Jo, and Amy are not speaking to each other and have gone separate ways. Instead of writing, Jo is working in a factory in Boston. Instead of traveling with an aunt, Amy has given up painting and joined the Red Cross (view spoiler)[after she lies about her name and age (hide spoiler)]. And Meg is a teacher at the local high school in Concord; supporting her students, planting victory gardens, collecting scrap metal, and rationing. If you like anything Little Women, read this. Or if you are looking for a version for an a tween or teen in your life who likes stories with adult characters, this fits the bill....more
Told from Amy, Beth and Abby's (Marmee) viewpoints, I enjoyed hearing their voices. Amy can be as headstrong as Jo. Beth's story is a sad one and AbbyTold from Amy, Beth and Abby's (Marmee) viewpoints, I enjoyed hearing their voices. Amy can be as headstrong as Jo. Beth's story is a sad one and Abby's story about her & Ashton's complicated yet loving relationship is realistic. This may have earned more than 3⭐s if I had recently read the first book, Meg and Jo. After reading this, I feel the two books are meant to be read together. I also wish there would have been more about Beth and her illness as the majority of the chapters are about Amy. (view spoiler)[For those who are curious, Beth does not die. She battles anorexia and voices in her head. (hide spoiler)] Even though, I imagine that Virginia Kantra is done with this series. I would love to read more stories about these Little Women from 2000s North Carolina....more
It's an updated retelling of Little Women, how could I not love it? Well done, Virginia Kantra!It's an updated retelling of Little Women, how could I not love it? Well done, Virginia Kantra!...more
3.5 stars. A modern day retelling of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women in a graphic novel format. Mr.March is overseas, Mrs. March is a nurse, and Meg,3.5 stars. A modern day retelling of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women in a graphic novel format. Mr.March is overseas, Mrs. March is a nurse, and Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy are their daughters through marriage. It's a good story and I think graphic novel fans (especially those who enjoy Raina Telgemeier) will enjoy it. Told over the course of one year, my wish is that this retelling would have been told over multiple years and aged the characters liked the original....more
Not my favorite book. Yet, I mustn't complain as it is Little Women. As a fan of all things about Louisa May Alcott, I could not resist this book. RerNot my favorite book. Yet, I mustn't complain as it is Little Women. As a fan of all things about Louisa May Alcott, I could not resist this book. Rereading Little Women (even with vampires) every couple years is a most splendid, delightful and rewarding way to spend one's time. Next time, I'll stick with the tried and true Illustrated Classics Edition for young readers....more