Good Wives


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(4.4 stars; 135 reviews)

Good Wives continues the beloved story of the March sisters, following their journey into adulthood as they navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and personal growth. Louisa May Alcott masterfully captures the challenges and joys that come with transitioning from the carefree days of youth to the responsibilities of married life.

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, this sequel to Little Women explores the evolving roles of women in society. Each sister—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—faces her own unique trials and triumphs, revealing the strength of family bonds and the importance of individual aspirations.

With its rich character development and insightful commentary on gender and societal expectations, Good Wives offers a poignant reflection on the choices women make and the paths they forge. Alcott's warm and engaging prose invites listeners to reflect on their own lives while enjoying the timeless tale of the March family.

Chapters

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Gossip 23:47 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
The First Wedding 14:59 Read by Martina
Artistic Attempts 23:25 Read by Martina
Literary Lessons 17:14 Read by Martina
Domestic Experiences 34:55 Read by CalmDragon
Calls 27:15 Read by CalmDragon
Consequences 27:19 Read by CalmDragon
Our Foreign Correspondent 24:18 Read by CalmDragon
Tender Troubles 27:14 Read by B. G. Oxford
Jo's Journal 24:58 Read by Robin
A Friend 30:26 Read by Robin
Heartache 20:44 Read by Robin
Beth's Secret 12:51 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
New Impressions 28:21 Read by mjbrichant
On the Shelf 24:53 Read by Lisa Packer
Lazy Laurence 24:38 Read by Lisa Packer
The Valley of the Shadow 12:47 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
Learning to Forget 26:04 Read by Jennifer Lott
All Alone 19:39 Read by Shirley Ellen
Surprises 31:21 Read by mjbrichant
My Lord and Lady 11:35 Read by Linda McDaniel
Daisy and Demi 12:33 Read by Lorien Hardy
Under the Umbrella 30:31 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
Harvest Time 21:56 Read by Lorien Hardy

Reviews

Prepare for tears


(4 stars)

This book always makes me cry and the audio was no exception. I usually prefer books with a single narrator but on the whole the readers on this version are very good.

Excellent


(5 stars)

A great book. It's basically just the story cut in half of little women. It's the story of the life of the girls when they were grown up. However it does have some tidbits here and there that weren't in the story little women. It was an enjoyment to listen too. The readers were all very good as well. I'm a big fan of the German girl! She was awesome! It was so cool to hear the professor's name spoken in the correct way.


(3.5 stars)

Have always loved this book but it's even more effective read. Some of the readers have pronunciation issues, though, that keep me from the 5-star rating I'd give it otherwise. (Not talking about the German girl, she did very well, in spite of the accent, but the Americans that can't say English words)


(4 stars)

I love the beautiful idyllic text written by Louisa May Alcott. The reading was very good although I had difficulty understanding the German girl. it did not dispel the excellent writing and poignant notes of this wonderful book.

Lovely story


(4 stars)

A lovely story, slightly spoiled by one or two narrators that I really couldn't understand and skipped chapters but on the whole well worth listening to.

good book


(4.5 stars)

I liked this book but one of the narrators was very hard to understand the rest of the narrators were good though I recommend this book.

Good Wives


(4.5 stars)

Great story! Excellent readers with one exception. It is easier to understand the dialect of readers whose primary language is English.


(4.5 stars)

I love the book,but I did not like the reader for chapter 14