Behind a Mask : The Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott

from t1bnotown

These Louisa May Alcott original thrillers might just be the sort of writing she hints at in Little Women, but, while not great literature, they're not bad reading. Alcott's writing is excellent, and even though these stories weren't my sort of thing, I very much enjoyed reading them (with the ex...

from BellaFoxx

Quite different from the Little Woman series of books and 8 cousins and the books that were part of that series. This book is about a woman looking for security in a society that discriminates against them. When a woman with no family had limited options and was held to a much higher standard of ...

from whitewavedarling

Some of the stories here are more engaging than others, but they're all well-written and interesting. As different from the Alcott writing you're familiar with as possible, and a worthwhile read regardless.

from soniaandree

Louisa May Alcott is mostly known for her 'Little Women' novel, but not for her short novellas. These will please literary fans and feminists, academics and students of English alike. Highly recommended.

from soniaandree

Louisa May Alcott is mostly known for her 'Little Women' novel, but not for her short novellas. These will please literary fans and feminists, academics and students of English alike. Highly recommended.