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Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

3.9 out of 5, from 1,526 ratings from Hardcover readers

Four sisters grow up in New England while their father is away at war and money is tight. Jo, the bookish and fiery second sister, dreams of becoming a writer.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
1868
Pace
Slow
Length
Long
Pages
818
Format
Book 1 of 3 in Little Women
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Read this if you want a warm, old-fashioned family story that you can curl up with.

Skip this if you dislike sentimental or moralising passages, which this book has in places.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Grief
  • Terminal illness

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • War
  • Chronic illness
  • Violence

Quick answers about Little Women

What is Little Women about?
Four sisters grow up in New England while their father is away at war and money is tight. Jo, the bookish and fiery second sister, dreams of becoming a writer.
Who should read Little Women?
Read it if you want a warm, old-fashioned family story that you can curl up with. Skip it if you dislike sentimental or moralising passages, which this book has in places.
How long and how fast is Little Women?
It is a slow-paced, long read of about 818 pages, first published in 1868.
Does Little Women have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Grief, Terminal illness.
Can I borrow Little Women for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Little Women; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Little Women?
Readers who liked it often move on to Anne of Green Gables, Pride and Prejudice, The Secret Garden.

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