Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott

Jo's Boys

Little Women #3

Louisa May Alcott

336 pages • first pub 1886 (view editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
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Jo's Boys is ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt, character-driven stories exploring life's transitions and the enduring bonds of family with a gentle feminist perspective.

Description

This sequel to Alcott's "Little Women" and "Little Men" chronicles the return of the classmates of Plumfield, Jo's school for boys. Readers reencounter Nat, the orphaned street musician, now a conservatory student; restless Dan, back from the gold...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 3,648 reviews

Moods

emotional: 65%

lighthearted: 61%

hopeful: 54%

reflective: 47%

inspiring: 35%

adventurous: 28%

funny: 26%

relaxing: 23%

sad: 12%

dark: 7%

challenging: 4%

informative: 3%

tense: 1%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
76% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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