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Little Men
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The second novel in the Little Women series follows the further adventures of the now-married Jo March, her two sons, and her school for boys.
After inheriting the Plumfield estate at the end of Little Women, Jo March and her husband, Prof. Friedrich Bhaer, have opened an experimental boys’ school for orphans and troubled teens. Along with Nathaniel “Nat” Blake—the new boy with a musical talent and a penchant for lying—wild Dan and the other students embark on a rollicking journey of missteps and misadventures, guided by the loving hand of Jo and her family.
“A brilliant family tale.” —thebookwormery
“Alcott still knows how to spin a domestic tale with perfect ease. . . . A true classic in every sense of the word. If you loved the March sisters, there is a good chance you will love the boys and girls at Plumfield almost as much. There are definitely some tearjerkers in this one as well but for those who still haven’t read it, I won’t spoil the surprises in store.” —The Silver Petticoat Review
After inheriting the Plumfield estate at the end of Little Women, Jo March and her husband, Prof. Friedrich Bhaer, have opened an experimental boys’ school for orphans and troubled teens. Along with Nathaniel “Nat” Blake—the new boy with a musical talent and a penchant for lying—wild Dan and the other students embark on a rollicking journey of missteps and misadventures, guided by the loving hand of Jo and her family.
“A brilliant family tale.” —thebookwormery
“Alcott still knows how to spin a domestic tale with perfect ease. . . . A true classic in every sense of the word. If you loved the March sisters, there is a good chance you will love the boys and girls at Plumfield almost as much. There are definitely some tearjerkers in this one as well but for those who still haven’t read it, I won’t spoil the surprises in store.” —The Silver Petticoat Review
Author
Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was a 19th-century American novelist best known for her novel, Little Women, as well as its well-loved sequels, Little Men and Jo's Boys. Little Women is renowned as one of the very first classics of children’s literature, and remains a popular masterpiece today.
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Reviews for Little Men
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4/5
1,076 ratings11 reviews
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5There are some lovely quotes in this novel about teaching children and the effect of love and patience and good examples. I liked the extended metaphor of the garden and how Jo & Fritz were growing a garden of boys and how their harvest was shaping up. There are some fun episodes (the play kitchen and the museum) as well as hard lessons learned, all of which make the book a joy to read.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Classic. Plumfield has been my dream house since I read this story. Proved the most difficult people in your life may give you the best present! The boys are all individuals, the writing is fine and the story is timeless.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was my first time revisiting this since I was a kid. At times it was just delightful in its whimsy and innocence, and at others the sticky sweetness was just too much for me. The chapter about John Brooke was SO well done - I think that may be the most I've ever cried over a book. But then the final chapter seemed to drag on forever. For me it wasn't quite so charming a read as Little Women but it's lovely in its own way.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Little Men follows the characters of Little Women after Jo marries Professor Behar and opens her school at Plumstead. The sisters are still all in the novel, but they are now relegated to the role of gown-ups.Mostly this story centers on the boys in Jo's school with the various vignettes all highlighting some moral story for young people. This book is harmless, but lacks the universal appeal of Little Women.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is a wonderful addition to Little Women. It tells the story of the next generation of Marchs. I loved reading about how the three sisters grew up and became parents themselves. You also get lost in the stories the bye get into along with Daisy.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This book is good because it continues the story. However, there isn't as much emotion here. The characters are just not present in the same way that they were in Little Women. Eh...
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Little Men is a book about a lady who takes orphans into her home and takes care of them. The book is mostly about the adventures that the boys at the school have. It's a good book and i suggest anyone who wants to read about adventures to read it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This classic is often overshadowed by it's bulky predacessor. Little Men should stand apart from Little Women. It's a little heavy handed with the morals, but overall a wonderful exuberant read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I enjoyed reading this again. The story is not as familiar as Little Women. But I enjoyed the boys. Of course a good character dies a peaceful death.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I didn't think I could enjoy any sequel as much as I enjoyed this story of Jo's adulthood and marriage. They are both delightful.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of my favorite childhood books despite a certain preachiness. I especially loved the chapter where Daisy gets the real miniature kitchen with a real miniature woodstove.
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