The Window Seat Reader: book review: The Lost Summer of Louisa May ...

Before Louisa May Alcott was a famous novelist, she lived with her family in small town New Hampshire contributing to the upkeep of the household and taking care of her lovely sisters. Always a bit different from the women of her age, Louisa frowned upon the idea of a conventional life of marriage and homemaking and instead preferred her own independence. Her love for the written word and her dreams of becoming a writer in Boston allowed her to get through many a dull and dreary New Hampshire day. That is until she found Joseph Singer - someone whose understanding and love despite her stubbornness could cause her to question her dreams of independence and literary merit she once held so strongly.

appeal factor: In a nutshell, Louisa May Alcott. I loved Little Women. Plus, I wanted to get back into audiobooks and read one time at Devourer of Books that Emily Janice Card was a stellar narrator.

my take: Seriously, this is the best audiobook for me to date. Course, I've only listened to about 3. But still... I LOVED this. My favorite thing was definitely the strength of Louisa's character. Her ideas about being an independent, career-minded woman were counter-cultural in 1855. Did she care? No. In fact, she continued confidently and pursued greatness. She was not into writing because of the potential salary or fame; instead, she wrote because it brought her joy, and she truly knew she possessed talent. Even though this book was a fictional account, I want to be friends with the Louisa depicted because she was caring, witty, and downright awesome. Also, I felt that McNees captured the time period beautifully. I was completely engrossed within the confines of 19th century New England, and honestly, I was not ready to leave when the audiobook came to a close.

audio remarks: Emily Janice Card's voice was perfect for this book. Her tone was engaging and genuine. I never grew tired of listening to her narration, as she brought this novel to life for me.

sum it up: Delightful piece of historical fiction made even lovelier in audio format by a talented, endearing narrator; highly recommended.

Source: http://windowseatreader.blogspot.com/2011/07/book-review-lost-summer-of-louisa-may.html

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