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Finally finished, #hashtagbrigade. Having not read this since I was in my 20s, I was surprised to find I did not love it now as much as I did then. I still adored the sisters, Marmee, and Laurie, but I grew weary of the sanctimonious speeches of the narrator on how to be a loving wife and mother in 1800s New England. I guess as a 59-year-motherless-old lady, I didn't want or need to hear them, and there were too many. Still 💜'ed the stories.

Catching up on reviews. Finished this last week with the #pemberlittens #hashtagbrigade @BarkingMadRead
Overall I enjoyed this. I remember trying to read it when I was 10 or so but I couldn't connect with the characters. I felt I could appreciate it more as an adult. I liked the character growth throughout the story, seeing them mature and finding their own paths (even if my inner feminist balked at certain life choices) Now to watch the movie(s)

#hashtagbrigade ready for AUGUST 🖤

Ok #hashtagbrigade make sure you‘ve got your copy ready, we will be reading a chapter a day in August! My copy has 35 chapters so we will run over into September just a little! Don‘t forget to tag me when you start reading so I can see your book covers! This should be a good one!

Ok #hashtagbrigade
Our next book is Ruth! Mine arrived after I left for a trip so l'll post my cover later. If you're in, drop her and tag her in comment below and I'll add you to the tag list! This is open to anyone, but please know that we read a chapter a day and my hashtags are often ridiculous and always spoilers so don't read my post until you've read the chapter! We start August 1st

Via @BarkingMadRead

Unpopular opinion. The moralizing was just too much. While reading classical literature I understand it‘s a reflection of the times, this was different for me. Alcott had an agenda. “Ladies you may have dreams, but be ready to put them away to serve a husband. Or die, that‘s also an option” This was served in nauseating endearments like sugar coated evangelism. Rather like trad-wife content today. I‘m glad I read it. I prefer the adaptations.

I'm always down for a reread of one of my heart-books, so I was happy when this came up as a #HashtagBrigade read. I know its old-fashioned sensibilities aren't for everyone, but I think many of Alcott's lessons on love, patience, kindness, and selflessness are timeless. This one has been hugely influential for me throughout my life, so while I understand some of the criticisms of it... I don't accept them 😂

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I enjoyed the #hashtagbrigade reread of Little Women. Jo is still my favourite but Amy comes a close second - she is pretty fearless in charting her own destiny. We talked a bit about LMA having a bit of an agenda re:gender roles in LW. Old eyes can see the problems easier sometimes

Ok #hashtagbrigade
Our next book is Ruth! Mine arrived after I left for a trip so I‘ll post my cover later. If you‘re in, drop a comment below and I‘ll add you to the tag list! This is open to anyone, but please know that we read a chapter a day and my hashtags are often ridiculous and always spoilers so don‘t read my post until you‘ve read the chapter! We start August 1st

ch 47: #andtheyalllivedHEA#exceptforauntmarch #rip #plumfieldisjos #whichmeansaweddingandaschool #babieseverywhere #hashtagbrigade