The Inheritance (Penguin Classics) | Louisa May Alcott | Some rather harsh reviews...but what a...

The Inheritance (Penguin Classics) | Louisa May Alcott | My Favorite Book!

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	The Inheritance (Penguin Classics) Louisa May Alcott Penguin Classics, 1998 - 208 pages average customer review:based on 44 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Some rather harsh reviews...but what a piece of work!

I agree with the reader from Illinois...sure, it's not the best piece of work in the world, but you can see her talent and how she and her writing matured, making her one of the most popular authors. The story itself is very good, and the character development impressed me. It is somewhat predictable, but what do you expect from an aspiring 17 year old author?

I actually saw the TV movie first (that aired in 1997), and I enjoyed that so much that I wanted to read the book. I've been looking for the movie ever since, and finally just found it on video after searching for 3 years. (Drop me an email if you haven't found it yet...its hard to find) I would recommend both the book and the movie to anyone who enjoyed Alcott's "Little Women" and/or LM Montogmery's "Anne of Green Gables" series.

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My Favorite Book!

I thought The Inheritance was one of the best books I've read. I could not put it down and I have read it four times! The plot and characters were so captivating and descpitive! It was easy and quick to read(making it even more enjoyable) A great book for all ages! I strongly recomend it!

The Lost Book

The Inheritence is a must read for any Alcott reader. Since it is her first book out in a century, I think its an important book for any Alcott readers library. IF you are familiar with Alcott than you will be able to tell that this is one of her earliest works - it is not as refined, but it still holds the warmth that give her characters life. I'm so glad that this story was found in the archives and was published after years of dust.

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Dramatic love story

Edith Adelon is an orphan that was taken in by a rich family. She lives as both a servant and a member of the family. She meets Lord Percy, and they fall in love with each other, but a jealous Lady Ida tries her hardest to keep them from being together. It isn't what is considered typical Alcott; it is a love story, taut with drama and betrayal. It is simplistically written and sketchy, but it is still written with the Alcott charm. I enjoyed it very much, but I don't rate it as one of my books to recommend.

a very 19th century romance...VERY

It's not a bad book, it's just that it's...typical. And not typical Alcott: typical 1800s romance. Edith is passive, good, and beautiful - the triple whammy of the melodramatic heroine. All the classic trappings are here - from the conniving rival to the lost inheritance (hence the title.) But if you can stomach all that, it's not a bad book. Alcott, even at this young age, is an engaging writer. And yes, one can see the buds of her later writing style - with an emphasis on family and self-sacrifice. It simply surprised me that Alcott - no conformist herself - would write such a stereotypical character as Edith. The value of this book is mainly because Alcott wrote it - not because it's a memorable book in its own right. I finished this book in one swallow. Too bad there wasn't more to chew...

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