An Old-Fashioned Girl

By: Louisa May Alcott

Narrated by: Anne Johnstonbrown

A country girl named Polly is visiting city friends and comes to realize that this world is quite different than which she has left. Here people are judged according to their dress and manner of speech rather than for their honesty and hard work. Yet all who meet Polly cannot help but be enamored of her; her sweet simplicity is unlike any that they have ever seen, and soon everyone comes to realize that Polly is not someone to be laughed at and ridiculed, but someone to put upon a pedestal for failing to become willing prey to the cynicism of the times.

Public Domain (P)2014 Audible Inc.

A virtuous woman

I liked that the main character is such a positive and virtuous person. She's an example of how a person can be a positive
influence on those around her.

Timeless

Little speeches to make one wise and happy. I do recommend this title to all who love timeless principles and putting them into practice.

Narrated lovely

Enjoyed hearing this classic story narrated as it brought the characters alive and made it interesting

Old fashion values

Good story, the narrator used various voices giving the story life. Classic Louisa Mae Alcott story.

A Revisit of a Childhood Favorite!

I was excited to find this childhood favorite in Audible's catalog! I enjoyed listening to it. I enjoyed the narrator's regular reading voice, but didn't like the southern accents she put on for the characters voices. It wasn't how I imagined Polly, Fanny, Tom or anyone else talked. Sometimes it was a stronger accent than others and I even became so irritated at times that I stopped listening and switched to a different book for a while to give my ears a rest. I did finish listening and still love the story very much!