Some classics come with a shelf life and feel like a relic of the past if read beyond their era.

Some classics are dated but still enjoyable as the values they espouse are timeless.

This one is firmly in category two. Many of the ideas might not be as relevant today, almost 155 years after its first publication. But the characters are still appealing, the writing still attractive, and the themes, still satisfying.

Jo and Beth are still my strong favourites, as are Laurie and Prof. Bhaer. This reread has been as much of a treat as expected.

Not gonna change my rating – this entire series is my firm favourite.  



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With two sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the informal school at Plumfield, Jo March -- now Jo Bhaer -- couldn't be happier. But despite the warm and affectionate help of the whole March family, boys have a habit of getting into scrapes, and there are plenty of troubles and adventures in store. ( )

Tells the story of the school that Jo and her husband create, and of the young boys that live there. Once more we have the unavoidable morality lessons, but it is still well-written and engaging. It is episodic in nature and suffers a bit perhaps in comparison to Little Women for the lack of an overall story arc. Another gentle read. ( )

Not as good at little women but a great summer read. ( )

This was written with so much heart, Lousia May Alcott is quickly becoming my favorite author. ( )