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Preach, Jo.

Continuing to read my Christmas swap books from @britt_brooke. She knows that my all-time favorite novel is Little Women. ☺ This was just lovely. Predictable, of course, because I know the original story so well, but that didn't take away from the enjoyment. It cleverly weaves the story with modern themes such as blended families & LGBTQ characters.

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Got side tracked with this retelling of the classic Little Women. I wasn‘t sure what to expect, but it was a heart warming retelling. I pretty much laugh and cried during this book. I think is better than having to watch it on PBS. Just my take - 8 out of 10. I totally recommend it.

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⭐️ Utterly DELIGHTFUL. ⭐️

Fans of Little Women who love remakes and modern takes on this classic story (and who won‘t mind creative liberties) and who also want to see more diversity will enjoy this graphic novel.

Full review: https://www.writewithfey.com/2022/11/meg-jo-beth-and-amy-modern-graphic.html

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This was a sweet, fun modern adaptation of one of my fav classics. The characters retained their key characteristics, but the time period change gave them the freedom to find out who they really were. One noticeable omission was the financial impact that a child in chemotherapy and a dad recovering from an amputation would have on a struggling family, but there were so many issues explored that I‘ll give it a pass...

Got this modern retelling of little women for my daughters 12th birthday - she read it first and loved it. “A lot of drama, Mum” 😂 she does like drama! Reading it together I definitely enjoyed it (though the 2019 film adaption has my whole heart) - it was a bit wordy in places but it was actually good for her to have a graphic novel with a lot in it to read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Diversity of the Sisters on the cover caught my eye which ended up being my favorite thing about the story. Blended family that loves one another. No evil step parents or sisters. A little to much information dumps at times, but overall the modernization into a graphic novel is well done. What I disliked was the exact same thing I disliked in the original: 👇

It's a rare morning in June when it's 64F and a forecast high of 78F. With clouds and wind there's even a bit of a chill in the air! I've got a day full of gardening planned. Since I don't have to rush to beat the heat I'm going to enjoy another Cup of tea and a Chapter of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Diversity of Sisters on the cover caught my eye yesterday at bookstore. 😊
#ohwhatabeautifulmorning
#modernretelling #coverlove

#stayhome24in48 Starting off with some easy reading after a very long morning at the pharmacy.

I loved this adaptation! That said, I‘m glad my daughter experienced the original — unabridged — edition first.

The blended family, LGBTQ addition — both worked well. My daughter is excited to reread this one now that I finally read it myself.

#2020mggraphic

The March sisters, 21st century version. I enjoyed this blended family reboot of Little Women. It‘s set in Brooklyn, their father is serving in the military overseas & it‘s told in an appealing #comics format with brightly coloured cartoon images. Journal entries & letters provide a natural check to the momentum of the graphic sequences. Issues of poverty, bullying, war, serious illness, coming out, first love & sibling relationships. #kidlit

I approve of this kind of propaganda in a children‘s novel. 👍

My library haul today. Getting some library books as I don‘t return to work until January 2nd!

I'm not fond of LITTLE WOMEN, but this retelling corrected issues I had with the original. Sometimes the letters to their dad felt clunky and unnatural, like an info dump. The Women's March illustration at the end included some trans-exclusive imagery, which was especially disappointing considering how diverse and inclusive the book otherwise was. Overall, I did enjoy this retelling, and look forward to hearing what my 10yo thinks of it.

A modern retelling of Little Women.

❤️graphic novels

I read Little Women several times as a kid (Team Jo! Wasn't everyone?), but I don't have the same nostalgic attachment to it that I do to other favorites. That, and the fact that I tend to adore graphic novels made this a great pick for me. I loved the diversity, sisterhood, and getting through crap together as a family. It wasn't perfect, but it will introduce a classic that kids may otherwise miss. It is not Little Women, but it is a good book.

Really enjoyed this modern retelling of Little Women. It really makes you think about true original and the things you don‘t realize about the characters that are so obvious now as an adult. Super cute, fun and full of female empowerment, equality, embracing your identity.

When your #bookbeau compliments your #currentread 😍

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I forgot I was supposed to check-in yesterday. I kept on thinking it was today 🤦🏽‍♀️. It‘s better late then never, I guess. Thanks @wanderinglynn for challenging us to be more health conscious as we enjoy our books! I definitely started moving more this week. I actually played tag with our preschoolers (I‘m sore now 😝). Didn‘t hit my 85,000 steps in a week goal, but I was very close. #BFC #bookfitnesschallenge

Just had me crying and snotting. Now I have to go reread Little Women, is been years since I‘ve read it. I was also supposed to be asleep 2 hours ago. 😔

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"How'd you get so smart?"

"I read a lot."

Well, of course!

This was an amazing retelling. There were a few parts where the exposition could have been handled better but overall I loved it. Read it in less than a day and cried at all the right parts.

Cute adaptation, and I especially liked the addition of the LGBTQ storyline. However, I don‘t know if it was the format, or if they were aiming for a younger audience than the original, but it felt a little rushed and like there was less character growth. The email/journal entry device was interesting, but I think I would have preferred more of the comic panels. 3/5 #marchreads #graphicnovels #adaptations

Little Women has never been my favorite, but I‘m willing to give the modern graphic novel adaptation a go.

I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK! I want to press it into everyone‘s hands - whether you like GNs or not, you need to pick this one up! I love that it follows the classic Little Women story, but it has so many great 21st century aspects to it. The March sisters, then and now, are one of my favorite fictional families 💕
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Jo is still a girl after my own heart!

As a fan of Little Women this was a solid retelling. There were some things here and there that I wasn't fond of. This was still a 5 star read for me.

Overall 5*
Plot 5*
Art 5*
Writing 5*
Pace 5*

Not to spoil the book but this book is incredibly diverse and has LGBTQ+ rep.

Interesting updated adaptation of one of my favourite novels.

Some of the dialogue was awkward, but all in all very approachable. Hopefully it will encourage people to pick up the original.

Stumbled across this at Target today. 150 years!? Well, time I read the UNabridged edition I bought my daughter a couple years ago. Up until then, I thought my mom‘s copy from her childhood was the whole story 🤷‍♀️ Since I was 11, I read an abridged edition every year — not knowing so — until I went away to college! 🤦🏻‍♀️

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I started the tagged book today. It is a fairly quick read, but being a fan of Little Women I knew I wanted to read the story. I have found some things in the first 25% that bother me, and maybe I'll post about them in the review. I would say this is at least a four star read so far.