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Little Women

By: Louisa May Alcott
Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
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Editorial reviews

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

Critic reviews

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

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Timeless Listen

I first listened to this book, read by this narrator, at age thirteen, and I was thrilled to find it again. The book itself can only be called comfortable, and Caruso's warm, gentle but expressive voice seems meant to read it. She speaks by turns as the motherly Mrs. March, the rough and wild tomboy Jo, gentle Meg, prim Amy, shy, quiet Beth, or even such characters as Laurie, pensive and mischievous by turns, and his gruff but kindly grandfather, and never fails to sound natural. I have been disappointed with other renderings of the story, such as the recent film, simply because they were not as well acted as this one. I always feel as if I'm listening to it being read by the author herself. Maybe it's classified as a book for children and teens; maybe it was written over a century ago. But the story of the four sisters can never be outdated or outgrown.

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  • 04-14-11

such a wonderful story!!!

I loved listening to this. It had been years since I first read the story and i was so pleasantly surprised to re-experience it. the narrator was fantastic.

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CLASSIC well read

I thought this was great. Of course the book is good its the narration that I thought could be done a tad better but was the best i have heard so far.

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First time reading this!

What a wonderful, sweet book this is. I really enjoyed how simple yet poignant it was. The narrator was excellent and I felt like I had fallen into their lives. Very very good.

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Amazing!

I was not wanting to spend around 3 months reading this and then found this and read it in a day!

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Timeless Classic beautifully narrated

I loved the classic story, the sentiments behind each character, and the heart the narrator put into telling what is obviously a beloved story. Such an enjoyable experience!

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Wonderful!

Narrator was wonderful. Took a long time to get through it. It was worth it.

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Fantastic Life lessons included.

Would you listen to Little Women again? Why?

No. I really enjoyed the story. But once was enough.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Little Women?

I laughed, cried, and rejoiced in the triumphs.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the scene at the end when the family was on a picnic and Mother was surrounded by all her children, grandchildren, and school children. Sweetness!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I listened while cleaning and driving.

Any additional comments?

Such a sweet story and the narrator did a fantastic job! Made all the difference in listening to this very long story. I was glad for the ending.

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Great audio. Great author and one of the classics

Great audio. Great author and one of the classics, not much not to love.
truly one of the classics.

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Splendid! (faint background noise)

Excellent performance of a well written story!
It gave me a pleasant surprise with it's depth of life lessons.
My only complaint is a few faint echoes or voices can be heard occasionally in the background.

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