“Jo's Boys” by Louisa May Alcott

Jo's Boys, 
& How They Turned Out

by Louisa May Alcott

Synopsis: 

Best known for the novels Little Women and Little Men, Louisa May Alcott brought the story of her feisty protagonist Jo and the adventures and misadventures of the March family to an entertaining, surprising, and bittersweet conclusion in Jo’s Boys. Beginning ten years after Little Men, Jo’s Boys revisits Plumfield, the New England school still presided over by Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer. Jo remains at the center of the tale, surrounded by her boys—including rebellious Dan, sailor Emil, and promising musician Nat—as they experience shipwreck and storm, disappointment and even murder.
Popular for over a century, Alcott’s series still holds universal appeal with its powerful and affectionate depiction of family—the haven where the prodigal can always return, adversity is shared, and our dreams of being cherished, despite our flaws, come true. In this edition of Jo’s Boys, readers once again experience a treasured classic by one of America’s best-loved writers.

My Review:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ & ❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎

 5+ stars & 8/10 hearts. This is the perfect wrap-up for the Little Women Series. Everyone has grown up perfectly (not a common thing in lengthy series!). This book is just as funny as the other two and it’s just as full of wisdom and truth. I still love Dan so much, and Emil (kind of sad Franz isn’t around anymore!) Josie & Ted are a pair, and Rob is a dear. It does have much more women’s rights in it than the other two, and a few instances of swearing, but other than that it’s lovely.

A Favourite Quote: “‘‘I don’t see but I must, and “leave the consequences to the Lord”, as Marmee used to say when she had to decide, and only saw a step of the road.’”

A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “Dan pitied him more than he dared to show, and this one tender emotion in that dark time was like the little flower that sprung up between the stones of the prison yard and saved the captive from despair, in the beautiful old story.”

A Favourite Humorous Quote: “‘I stir him up a bit, and he steadies me a great deal. You and father do the same, you know. Nice plan. I like it’; and Ted felt that he had settled the matter capitally.

“‘Mother won’t thank you for comparing yourself to her, Ted. I’m flattered at being like father in any way. I try to be,’ answered Rob, as they laughed at Ted’s compliment.”

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