"If he is old enough to ask the question he is old enough to receive true answers. I am not putting the thoughts into his head, but helping him unfold those already there. These children are wiser than we are, and I have no doubt the boy understands every word I have said to him."

This quote reminds me of my favorite quote, which comes from David Bowie's song Changes: "And these children that you spit on, as they try to change their world, are immune to your consultations. They're quite aware of what they're going through." I always appreciate an adult who doesn't underestimate the next generation.

I've put this off for three days and am running out of excuses to not write this review. I.... didn't care for this. I understand that in 1868 Miss Alcott was pushing boundaries with the themes and ideals in Little Women, and I'm sure my opinion stems from the fact that I'm a product of my generation, but it felt like I was a reading a "How to Be a Good Christian" handbook.

When the book wasn't busy preaching, some of the stories were entertaining. I enjoyed the relationship between Jo and Laurie, and actually, overall, I liked the parts that centered around Jo the most. After reading several other reviews of varying like-mindedness to mine, this seems to not be such an uncommon opinion. 

I ultimately settled on three stars because, while I didn't necessarily enjoy the book, I also didn't hate it and I am, ultimately, glad to have finally read this famous novel. Plus, I want to read March by Geraldine Brooks, and I've been putting that off until I got this one under my belt.