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Liked It3 of 3 members found this review helpful “Since Little Women has never been one of my favorite books, I didn't really expect Geraldine Brooks' March half as much as I did. Brooks tells the story of Mr. March, absent from Little Women because he is "far away, where the fighting was," during the first part of the Civil...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Great writing. A very creative backstory for Little Women that stands on it's own. ”
Jean N wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“audio”
IrishFrog wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved the way that Brooks wrote a story based on Louisa May Alcott's real father. The main character is very principled but fails to see what is really important, which principled people sometimes do. Another fine book by the author of People of the Book.”
Barbara Mambu wrote this review Thursday, November 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the second book I have read by Geraldine Brooks and again I loved it. The story of the four little women was familiar to me, but this is the story of their remarkable absent father and his journey through a very troubled time in history. It shows the cruelty of war on both sides, the courage of many, the strong bond between a couple who are separated by that war, and especially the unrecognised sacrifice the women/mothers had to make while their men went to fight for freedom and equality.
Linda D wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A "must read"!”
“Mr. March - father of the "Little Women" - narrates this book set primarily during the Civil War.
Paula C wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I liked it because it takes a well-known story and fills in details. Also because it's not as saccharin as "Little Women."”
“Old language, startlingly visual passages. A saga of the civil war as told by the father of Little Women. Enjoyable, yet as with most other war sagas I have read, the experiences lose their wow factor after a few and the story becomes a tad tedious. I guess I am not a real history buff otherwise I am sure I would have eaten this up.”
Sheila H wrote this review Monday, November 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So far I am struggling with this book - but it was recommended by someone who's book choices I trust. Will keep reading away.”
Beth M wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“great read-
Mary Kay H wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Very thoughtful book--nice to have the point of view of the March father--great book.”
Jennifer H wrote this review Thursday, October 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
