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Little Women

By: Louisa May Alcott
Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
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Barbara Caruso's rendering is wonderful. She skillfully combines the voices of a fairly large cast. Just as splendidly, she presents the text in an old-fashioned style, tone and pronunciation befitting the setting of the story. The four sisters, though each unique, must be a challenge even for several voices, but Caruso's solo voice always enthralls. The performance is worthwhile no matter what previous experience with Little Women the listener has.

Publisher's summary

Most people know this book from the Academy Award-winning motion picture starring Winona Ryder. Now, introduce them to the sparkling American classic behind the movie: a charming portrait of the joys and hardships of the four sisters in Civil War New England. Separated by the war from their beloved parents, these "little women" struggle to find their place in the world.
Public Domain (P)2005 Recorded Books

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"Barbara Caruso gives a delightful reading of an old-fashioned, reassuring classic. For all ages." (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)

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Wonderful reading of a wonderful story

Wonderful work by the narrator in reading such a lovely story and really capturing the spirit of all the characters.

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Marvelous!

This was my first time encountering this classic, and my daughters and I listened and thoroughly enjoyed it together. Barbara Caruso does a beautiful job of narrating.

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I am in forever love with this book you can never read it hear it watch it too much always makes me cry when Beth passes away I love it that Jo finds love I go out of my way to find the books just to read it no matter how many times I always find something new

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love the book.

Over all a great listen. Mr. Bhear voice was hard to understand. very soothing voice but also dramatic. word listen to it again.

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Splendid 💜

Truely a pleasure, I loved the story, the lyrical frank language and the beautiful lively narration.

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Pretty Darn Good

Overall I really liked this book. There were points where it was a bit to preachy for my personal taste (though it is fitting with the times in which it was written) and I'm not keen on all the women having to give up their artistic pursuits (again fits with the time and expectations for women but I'm still not keen on it).
I will say though I have no idea why everyone hates on Amy. I found her to be an all together interesting character. Jo also had a temper and did horrible things to her so I don't see why the hate is all lumped on to Amy. Perhaps if I had read this as a kid I would have felt differently, but I like Amy.

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Best narrator

I can’t imagine this sweet story being read by any other voice. Ms. Caruso’s character voices are perfect. A pleasure to listen to!

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It was an amazing book!

I thought the book was well done, not ever to sad, and simply wonderful! I loved every character, and am very sad it had to end. Great for children age 10-1,000!

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A tale for all time

The story was so sincere and sweet. Makes me wish life today could be filled with such contentment.

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Great audio production of this very special novel

The narration was excellent. I was so drawn into the lives of these characters. Loved it!

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