Jack and Jill
by Louisa May Alcott
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Read in October, 2007
I just read an article about this novel ("Missionary Positions: Taming the Savage Girl in Louisa May Alcott's Jack and Jill" by M. Hines), so I wanted to reread the book.
It was definitely more full of those glurgey Victorianisms (wholesome and pure!) than I remember, but when I was younger I just read these books pretty much at face value and didn't really think about the imperialist subtext and what have you.
I still can't quite tell if she's being serious with some of the mora...more
It was definitely more full of those glurgey Victorianisms (wholesome and pure!) than I remember, but when I was younger I just read these books pretty much at face value and didn't really think about the imperialist subtext and what have you.
I still can't quite tell if she's being serious with some of the mora...more
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Read in December, 2008
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My dad, since it came out of his library.recommends it for: Everyone who believes life should kinder, sweeter and filled with good old fashioned joy!
I started reading this book as a youth and never finished it. Throughout the years the joy and sweetness I recieved through the chapters I read lingered. Now I've tracked the cherished book down in dad's library and have brought it to my home to enjoy with leasure. And I have enjoyed! What a dream it would be to write with the grace and inspiration of Louisa May Alcott.
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Read in January, 2006
I really enjoyed Alcott's portrayal of human relationships. It was fun to read about how the characters helped each other learn and grow and make it through their challenges. Similar to the Little House books, this one communicates the value of values and work in a fun, easy to read way.
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Read in August, 1994
recommends it for:
Girls
Sweet Children's book. Keep in mind the time in which Alcott wrote her books and her religious background. Strong moral tones, but with an interesting friendship between a male and a female child.
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Read in March, 2008
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Great book to read aloud to children. The children in the story learn many lessons through suffering due to their own poor choices. It may be Victorian sentimentality, but I loved it! :o)
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Read in February, 2005
I loved this book! Perhaps it's because I have a lot of male friends that the beautiful friendship between Jack and Jill made such an impression on me.
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Read in February, 2008
Chaming, sweet, and moralistic in a gentle way.
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