March Sisters
On Life, Death, and Little Women

It's impossible to read Little Women and not look for glimpses of oneself in the sisters. The ever-moving sisters pass by like flighty shadows in a mirror. One second you're Jo, burning with genius and rage, the next you're Amy sighing for bows and balls and the luxurious freedom that only money can......more

Reseña en Español | Review in English Bueno, no sé qué esperaba al leer una serie de ensayos sobre Mujercitas, una novela que no me ha gustado, con todo y que es de las más queridas de la literatura mundial. Supongo que a través del ejercicio ensayístico buscaba encontrar alguna cualidad o detalle de......more

Worth reading just for Machado's brilliant essay on the tragedy of Beth, which manages to be poignant, very funny, and enraging all at the same time. Though the primary sources seem to be few and far between, Machado peers into diaries and letters and gives us a glimpse of Lizzie Alcott, the real-li......more

An enjoyable read. I liked the chapter on Amy by Jane Smiley best of all as she wrote about the development of the character rather than about herself. The other three writers tended to write about themselves in relation to their chosen character.......more

I randomly picked this up at the library and checked it out on a whim, and I'm glad I did. It's an interesting and quick read. Carmen Maria Machado's essay on Beth (as well as "sick-lit") is the stand-out with exquisite and haunting imagery.......more