Jo & Laurie

A delightful book all on its own but, oh, so satisfying for those who always yearned for Jo and Laurie to get together! Too many retellings of classics are so disappointing as the writers don't stay true to the original authors' characters and add content the original author never would have. This book does none of that. The authors stay true to Louisa May Alcott's original characters and don't add out of character incidents or side stories. They also do an excellent job of tying it in with the true events of Louisa writing her original manuscript, so the reader is left feeling this is the actual "true" story of events. I grew up loving the first Little Women book, but I could never read the second more than once because I was so bitterly disappointed Jo and Laurie never ended up together, and I resented both Amy and Professor Bhaer for that. This book "fixes" that and gives me the happy ending I always wanted. For those of you who always rooted for those two to end up together, this is the perfect book and will satisfy that happy ending you were looking for.

I was hesitant and so excited to read this book! Obviously, the title caught my eye as a fan of Little Women, and I immediately ordered two copies to read along with a friend the minute I saw the cover.Both authors did a great job of blending the original storyline with this one and I was caught up in the magic right away. I tried to pace myself, but just couldn't. It was that good. It would be very difficult to share a lot of what happens without mentioning spoilers, but just know that the authors are true fans of the original and this is a love letter to Little Women.From Jo sparring with her editor to Laurie's declarations of love, it had everything I'd hope for and more. It created the closure that so many of us craved once Little Women was over and Jo and Laurie weren't together, but it's done so in a way that makes perfect sense.

It's been years since I've read the original Little Women. I saw the first movie way back in 1994 and haven't seen the new one, so I'm approaching Jo & Laurie with fresh eyes.The first thing that struck me was the cover--I'm one of those naughty cover judgers--and that alone made me want to buy the book. But the idea of a romantic retelling based on the characters in the beloved classic made it even more compelling.Authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz imagine a setting in which Jo March has published her first novel. Shocked to discover that it's become a bestseller, she's pushed by her publisher to produce a sequel. To escape the pressure, she goes to New York with her friend Laurie, who's got romance on the mind. But Jo is determined to remain independent and turns down his marriage proposal. When he returns from college with a new girlfriend on his arm, will Jo have the strength to listen to her heart or lose him forever?As I mentioned, it's been years since I had anything to do with the original, and don't remember liking it in particular, so I'm going to make no attempt to analyze whether this book does Louisa May Alcott justice. Apparently there are plenty of reviews ripping this apart, but as a book by itself, I enjoyed it. The writing is strong, the romantic element was innocent and everything about this story was a nice departure from the more "mature" offerings lately.

This was a great book! As a life-long Little Women lover, I always wished Alcott would have given the readers what they wanted, so to speak (in regards to Jo and Laurie). I have read Little Women numerous times, and ways hope that just somehow the ending would magically change. Now it has! I know there are some who cry sacrilege at the authors taking liberty to "rewrite" Little Women, and to that I would so look at all the numerous retellings of Pride and Prejudice... if you are a fan of Little Women but always have hoped that the ending could have been different, then this is the book for you!

I cried and cried. This is how Little Women should have ended. Beautiful. I would have loved to have seen the latest 2018 or 2019 cast act this version out. Thank you for diving deeper into all of these beloved characters. A classic I will add to my shelf, save for my daughter, and give as a gift. I could not put this book down. Thank you!

I've got the book in the best package and in the best condition! Can't wait to read it!!!

I read this in two days. It's a wonderful retelling of a classic novel. If you're a fan of 'what if' novels or just looking for a sweet romance, this is a good choice! It's true to Alcott's style and while she may never have intended Laurie and Jo to end up together, it doesn't take away from the talent of these two writers.

as reading little women left a gaping wound in my heart which nothing could mend but MS and MDlC truly proved a balm. Except I wish it was Amy and not Harriet who was the one to realise Laurie’s great love for Jo and was the one to release him back to his “Jo” and I wish Laurie had found that letter Jo had written to him during her loneliness and anguish

It was amazing!!!! Everything I always wanted to happen between jo and Laurie ' if you are a little women fan go for it!!!!!!