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In a not so shocking to no events, Ronnie ended up being a terrible person. In the book just kind of ended with not a clear resolution. The last hundred pages of this book felt like an entirely different book. I don’t know how to feel about the whole thing. I think it’s very outdated, but also has some strong feelings of friendship. I wouldn’t recommend the book, but I didn’t DNF it so 🤷🏻‍♀️

This is turning into a very different book. Mystery disappearance, possibly involved in a prostitution ring. From a story about friendship after college. Within the last 50 pages. I’m kind of baffled, but curious. Still not a great read yet. Just different.

Guess I’m pushing through it at this point

This turned out to be actually relatively helpful book. I did skim a lot of it, because it seems to be about someone further along in their career, possibly interested in entrepreneurship or becoming a professional speaker. But, many of the messages still stands. How to install confidence and brag about yourself in a way that transfers into professional growth.

Cute enough so far

I am not sure how useful I actually find this book. It goes between long swaths of generalization text, relaying the obvious, and workbook-type questions to notate. I felt like something I had to skim and others write down, which is hard when you’re not paying much attention because the rest is fluff. I might go back to some parts and keep reading and see how it goes.

Cute quick read. Nothing too special.

A quick cute read so far

Super cute book. Reminded me a lot like the movies, but I have a feeling that as the series progresses that’s going to change, and I’m excited to see where those differences lie.

Some small deviations from the movie so far, but not many. It’s cute. Very nostalgic.

All very sweet book, I don’t think I would’ve had the will to finish it if I wasn’t so stubborn. All of my siblings have loved little women for years. All of the books. And maybe at another time I would have, but the writing style is beautiful yet drawn on, many of the characters are flat, and there’s too many bows tied up. It’s some of the same problems I have with Charles Dickens, another classic. Not for me.

I know that we’re supposed to like me’s relationship, but I feel really sad for her. She has to pretend so much, for his sake, fainting interest in order to have anything to talk about. In contrast, I really enjoy Amy’s romantic life, with Fred and Laurie. It’s not from lack of choices or pity. They truly grow together after Beth’s death, realizing each other as adults. It’s very sweet.

Apparently “Part 1” is this book, “Part 2” is Little Wives. So I’ll just give future tea in the next review.

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I’m enjoying it a lot more. Made a lot more progress, choking some of it down but enjoying other storylines. Jo still bugs me, though she’s tender with Beth. Amy doesn’t seem that “spoiled” but more lonely, feeling a pressure of her own creation to support the family, and it’s laughed at by her siblings. It’s kind of sad. Also I was kind of bored by the Jo NYC chapter. Laurie is so predictable. A man.

I’m on page 431, but I think I’m reading a different copy. Still 376 pages to go. It’s okay. Amy seems a bit frivolous but they’re all kind of mean to her about it, judging her. She’s the only ones whose interests get that kind of reaction. If that family cats are my birthday dinner before my friends came over and everyone just laughed, I’d be pissed too.

I’ve had to force myself to read this book and intervals between reality TV. Some pieces drag on. Others like Beth’s illness and Meg’s crush gave me a bit to hold onto, but I just don’t think I’m into the writing style. Plus, out of all the sisters, Joe annoys the sh*t out of me. No one is allowed to love Beth “as much as her” or grow up “without her.” Girl, get over yourself. It’s not all about you.

I liked these chapters. I think I’m getting deeper into the meat of the book. But I would be remiss without saying that I do think the movie has colored my opinions. I don’t think it would have flowed as well if I didn’t already understand what was going on. I don’t think I would’ve understood the characters as much, if I wasn’t already aware of their story trajectory. There’s an old slowness creating a wall.

Oh the beginning of Jo and Laurie. Cute.

Loved this book. The present-day info was a bit rushed, but I think that’s just because she went into such detail on her memories. You don’t realize what’s important until looking back sometimes. Great read. A book I’ll be keeping on my shelf.

I’m enjoying this book so much. Her life so interesting and all over the place, but real. The detail on food and cultural context makes it so much more rich. I’m excited every time I sit down to read it.

This is literally the sweetest book. She has the coolest life, doing so many trips and odd jobs before even graduating college. This is the kind of life that people want to read about, and I’m so excited that I am.