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Summary: A good book to curl up with
Review: "Rose in Bloom" is one of my favorite books ever. I like it more than any other Louisa May Alcott book, although its predecessor "Eight Cousins" is a sweet story in its own right. I can't find many romances that don't make me blush, but "Rose in Bloom" not only doesn't embarrass me, it makes me feel quite virtuous. ^_^ "Rose in Bloom" is so delightfully Victorian and unabashedly idealistic and romantic. The characters are all quite loveable and the plot, although firmly rooted in its time, resonates even now. The story is incredibly emotionally involving, I cry whenever I read this book -- even at a bus stop once! However, it's not a sad book; it ends very happily. (The scene with the quill pen just makes me need to call up a friend and squeal about the cuteness of it all.) When I find that mere words on a page can make the world seem to light up with happiness and goodness, I know I have found an incredible book. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes wonderful characters, a charming and earnest narrative, and a cute romance.
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Summary: Okay
Review: After I read Eight Cousins, which I loved, of course I decided to read this book. The book is about Rose, and her life as a woman, & her relationships with her male cousins. The book wasn't as good as Eight Cousins, and much more confusing.I would suggest that you only read this book after you have read Eight Cousins, because the starts right away, with no intro, so Eight Cousins prepares you. ENJOY!!!
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Summary: I detest it.
Review: Decidedly, I do NOT like Rose in Bloom. I love all of Louisa May Alcott's other books, but I don't like romances, and I could tell in the first few chapters what was going to happen in the end of the book. I love Eight Cousins, but I have no fancy whatsoever to Rose in Bloom. I think that anyone who likes romance and the older Rose Campbell will like this book, and I think anyone who does not will share my opinon.
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Summary: Not as good as it's mate-Eight Cousins.
Review: I don't mean to sound negative, but to me this book is a disappointment when compared to other Loisa M. Alcott books ( I should know, because I've read and own many of them.) It actually isn't as bad as I make it sound, when you stop and think it has a good moral: Wealth attracts suitors and friends who care only for your $. An altogether satisfactory book.
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Summary: a favorite
Review: I just reread this in less than 24 hours and at 18 love it even more than when I read it years ago! Sweet story, very wholesome, and now I understood all her literary references which went over my head before! Quite inspiring, I couldn't put it down.
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Summary: Don't pass this one by!
Review: I know it's heresy, but as a girl I loved this more than Little Women. And upon re-reading it as an adult, I still do. Yes, it's a little preachy, as many of Alcott's stories are, but just skip those bits! Rather, pay attention to the marvelous interplay among the characters--especially as Rose has to decide just who she is truly in love with. What also struck me was that so many issues she faces are the same as she'd face today--Rose goes to too many parties, her favorite cousin has a drinking problem, her best friend is scorned. But best of all: the right man gets her in the end!
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Summary: A worthy book at any age
Review: I love Louisa May Alcott, and I love this book. I have read every published piece of Alcott that I can find, and I am always awed by her literacy, fluency in storytelling, and purity of the characters portrayed in her writing. I love following Rose as she begins to grow up, and watching her struggle to maintain the high standards and principles that her wholesome upbringing has given her. While the grown-up world of Alcott is still pretty pure by today's standards, the essential elements are there: avarice, insincerity, and superficiality. This is a book I read and enjoyed when I was 10, and still love at 25. There are lessons to be learned about being true to oneself, and an illustration that life's ephemeral pleasures need not become lifetime distractions. If you don't give this to your child to read for all the reasons above, give it to him or her knowing that it may make them curious about some wonderful authors of the Enlightenment period - such as Emerson and Thoreau. When I was ten, I wanted to read Emerson's essays, like Heroism and Love, because Alcott introduced me to the literature in a way that piqued my curiousity. That in itself, is a wonderful reason to read this worthy book.
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Summary: Not as good as Eight Cousins
Review: I was disappointed after reading 'Rose in Bloom.' Eight Cousins, I think, was a whole lot better and satisfying. Characters in this book seemed to be all bad or all good. It wasn't terrible, though.
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Summary: Pretty good, could have been better
Review: Not as good as her others, in my opnion(and I guess thats what I'm supposed to be giving) but a worthwhile read if you have the time. If you are looking for a pure romance, this is not the book though.
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Summary: Read Eight Cousins First
Review: Rose In Bloom is an interesting book about a girl who lives with her uncle. Her aunts wish her to be introduced into society after Rose had returned from a two year voyage around the world. One of her cousins wished her hand in marriage, but had changed so dramatically since she left on her voyage that she had struggle with him to make good choices. Besides this cousin, Rose had more suitors than she cared to deal with, because she was of marrying age with a great fortune and a kind heart. Finally, in the end, tragedy strikes Rose and her family, but the sun appeared again and brought light back into their lives with a wonderful ending. I love reading and Rose In Bloom offers enough enjoyment, sorrow and romance that I was farely satified with the overall picture it created. (I would recommend this book for girls). Personally, I would suggest reading Eight Cousins before Rose In Bloom, because it would be rather difficult to understand all the details of what was happening and who was who if you started with the latter. Enjoy!
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