Eight Cousins
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Description
Eight Cousins, written by legendary author Louisa May Alcott is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Eight Cousins is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Louisa May Alcott is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, Eight Cousins would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
Customer Reviews
Disappointed with the missing parts of the story
I read Eight Cousins when I was about 10, and was really excited to see this available for my Kindle. Imagine my unhappiness when I found parts of the book have been left out of the Kindle version. Perhaps because it is a free book? I didn't notice the description saying it was abridged but maybe I missed that part of it.
There are words left out, entire paragraphs left out, punctuation either missing or incorrect...I was very disappointed.
The basic story is there, but the gaps leave me feeling disjointed while reading.
2010-03-14
| lorlorsmom (Utah) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3
My favorite as a child and now loved by my kids.
This book is an unknown gem. Many have heard of the book "Rose in Bloom". This is the book of those characters as children. When they are read in order, it is a treat for the soul. My favorite book as a young girl was "Rose in Bloom", but I had read "Eight Cousins" and I knew how much growing these young people had experienced.
2010-02-24
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Poor Little Rich Girl
Thirteen year old Rose Campbell is a very wealthy little girl, pampered and adored by her father Rose did not miss her mother who had died giving birth to Rose nor mind that her father kept her isolated from the rest of the family due to some long ago quarrel. When her beloved father died as well Rose was at a loss and felt her luck had changed for the worse. Her father had named one of his brothers, Alec as Rose's guardian but since Alec was far away on business Rose had first been packed off to boarding school, and then to stay in the family house with her two Great-Aunts Plenty and Peace, to wait for his return. Rose found the old house rather intimidating, and her various aunts overwhelming but most distressing of all were her seven cousins, all boys! When Uncle Alec returned he discovered a totally depressed, stressed and sickly child . Alec had some strange ideas for raising a child, ideas at odds with 19th century in general and his sisters-in-law in particular. At Uncle Alec's urging Rose shunned the corsets and restricted activities that were the norm for young ladies, encouraging her instead to run and play with her cousins. Instead of going to a demanding school to prepare for a career or being sent off to be 'finished' as a society debutant Rose was schooled at home, encouraged to follow her interests.
Once again Louisa May Alcott has transported the reader to life in New England of 19th century. As with her better known March girls of Little Women fame, Alcott has brought to life totally believable characters that are as fresh and interesting today as they were when the were first written more than 100 years ago. Even though the constraints that Rose's society placed on her are much different than the one's faced by young teens today Rose's struggles to fit in and decide just what sort of person she wants to become will resonant with a modern reader. This story of Rose and her seven cousins is a timeless classic.
There are a few problems with this Kindle edition mostly some missing sentences, although not enough to prevent enjoyment of the story. Also this version was offered at no charge, so a great read available in a couple moments for free - what's not to like?
2010-01-26
(Trapped in the Midwest) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
One of the best books I have read
Eight cousins is about a orphaned girl called Rose who lives with her aunts.When her uncle comes, who is her appointed guardian,she is left in his care for a year exsperament,to enprove her health.Rose has to settle down to a new life with her strange uncle and her seven cousins.Rose has to try to win the approvel of her cousins and try to forget her vainitys.And then tradic strikes with one of the cousins...
2010-01-04
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
So disappointed in printing
I had ordered this book to as a gift for my great niece. It was one of my favorite books as a young girl and I was so eager to share it with this child. When I got it, I glanced through it before wrapping and I was so glad I did. There were terrible misprints of words and beginnings of sentences and paragraphs. It was a mess and it would have been so hard for a child to make sense of it. What a shame!
2009-12-23
| book lover (Norman, OK) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1