Good Wives (Little Women #1.5) by Louisa May Alcott

Good Wives
Little Women #1.5
Louisa May Alcott

Date read: 10 - 15 February 2020
Length: 220 pages
Published: 1869


3 years on from the events of Little Women, the girls are leading very different lives. Meg has twins, Amy gets married, Jo goes travelling and writes, and tragedy strikes Beth. But one thing remains the same, they love each other dearly.


So the first time I read Little Women I was unaware that it was originally two volumes. After reading the first volume and knowing about a certain event which didn't happen, I then realised there was a second part.

Poor Beth. I remember being very upset the first time I read this. Under the circumstances I suppose it happened in the best way, but it was still very sad.

In Good Wives I still like Jo, but I also grew fond of Amy. She doesn't seem like the little girl she once was, and has grown up considerably.

I feel like Meg is kind of ignored here. She has her own family now and her twins, but I still would have liked to know more about her life as well.

Mr March seems very fun and a good father. He's willing to get silly with the children, but also knows how to teach them proper life lessons.

The main thing I like about these stories is the simplicity and wholesomeness of them. They are stories that make you feel nice and content.


Very much enjoyed Little Women and Good Wives, and I'm looking forward to the next two in the series!




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The Fry Chronicles (Memoir #2) by Stephen Fry

The Fry Chronicles
Memoir #2
Stephen Fry

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Date read: 30 January - 9 February 2020
Length: 425 pages
Published: 2010


In The Fry Chronicles he tells of his early career life, those he made friends with, and how he spent some of his money. His life may be changing, but one thing remains the same; he still doesn't dance or sing.


I wasn't alive when Fry rose to fame, but my earliest memories of him are watching repeats of him with Hugh Laurie in various projects. It's kind of nice to read about how these things came about, and how he was feeling at the time.

From his younger days he seems to have mellowed out a bit. No more stealing, anyway! I guess he was making enough of his own money now. And as far as the book says, no more visits to prison!

Fry seems to be lucky in working, finding or creating one project after another. He's a hard worker and clearly willing to earn his money.


I'm looking forward to More Fool Me, the last in the memoir series.




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The Queen of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling #1) by Erika Johansen

The Queen of the Tearling
The Queen of the Tearling #1
Erika Johansen

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Date read: 18 - 29 January 2020
Length: 488 pages
Published: 2014


Kelsea is taken from her home on her 19th birthday to rule a kingdom she's never been a part of. Her uncle wants her dead and the Caden have been looking for her for a long time. Upon arrival in her new kingdom, she immediately makes changes. Will she be loved or hated?

HER THRONE AWAITS...

IF SHE CAN LIVE LONG ENOUGH

TO TAKE IT

So, I was given this book by a friend, many moons ago. It has been in one of my 'to-read' piles for a while, gradually working its way to the top. I have quite enjoyed the read, although it took me some time to get into it. I kind of feel this book was more an introduction to what's to come (as I suppose most first books in a series are), so I'm excited to read the rest.

I like Mace/Lazarus. I think he will be a trustworthy person, and Kelsea should keep him close. I also think the Fetch is interesting. To everyone else he wears a mask, but yet even the very first time Kelsea met him, there was no mask. Curious!

I think Kelsea will be a good queen, but I think she will have a hard time of it, at least initially. She is making some (much needed) changes, but I know some people will not be pleased with them. Hopefully she will keep her head, and deal with them properly.

I will be reading the rest, even if it's just to find out for certain who her father is!

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