I really wanted to love this classic, but I found myself not enjoying it nearly as much as I thought I would instead. After a little investigation (and help from fellow book bloggers), I now understand that Little Women actually has two different parts, the second part written one year after the original story and also published separately under the name Good Wives. The kindle version I have does include both parts, but after long deliberation I have decided not to continue with it. Why? Even though I really wanted to enjoy this classic, I had a hard time reading it and it took me ages just to finish the first part. Im not saying Little Women is a bad read, just that it either wasn't the right time or simply just not for me. And since I have read quite a few negative reviews about Good Wives in the first place, Im just not up for another struggle. I cant deny its a very well written story and I can see why so many people actually love it. I might actually have enjoyed Little Women a lot better if I would have read it 15-20 years ago But right now the story unfortunately didn't appeal to me. I was surprised I found myself unable to truly connect to the characters and it took me weeks and finally reading one chapter at the time just to make it to the end of Part One. This is most definitely me and not this classic, but still Not a very pleasant reading experience. So Im sorry to all of those who call this classic their favorite! Trust me, Ive REALLY tried to love Little Women.
I really wanted to love this classic, but I found myself not enjoying it nearly as much as I thought I would instead. After a little investigation (and help from fellow book bloggers), I now understand that Little Women actually has two different parts, the second part written one year after the original story and also published separately under the name Good Wives. The kindle version I have does include both parts, but after long deliberation I have decided not to continue with it. Why? Even though I really wanted to enjoy this classic, I had a hard time reading it and it took me ages just to finish the first part. Im not saying Little Women is a bad read, just that it either wasn't the right time or simply just not for me. And since I have read quite a few negative reviews about Good Wives in the first place, Im just not up for another struggle. I cant deny its a very well written story and I can see why so many people actually love it. I might actually have enjoyed Little Women a lot better if I would have read it 15-20 years ago But right now the story unfortunately didn't appeal to me. I was surprised I found myself unable to truly connect to the characters and it took me weeks and finally reading one chapter at the time just to make it to the end of Part One. This is most definitely me and not this classic, but still Not a very pleasant reading experience. So Im sorry to all of those who call this classic their favorite! Trust me, Ive REALLY tried to love Little Women.