On one hand i kind of appreciated that this book champions ordinary life for the beautiful thing it is, and on the other hand i really disliked the little women's reliance upon men and babies to make them happy. I loved Jo throughout the book and wanted her to be herself and become a successful, independent writer, but instead she gives up her dream for a different one. I like that the story is very realistic and yet i felt pretty disappointed by it. It's terribly preachy, and while many of the lessons are universal there's still plenty of God talk that i find to be unfortunate. I'm glad i read it, though. It's classic, and although it's very simple it's still thought-provoking.