Reading & Watching Little Women

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[@ostomystrength5743]

"What do you think Little Women is about?" "Probably big men" I'M WEAK OMG

[@dupreereads6930]

Kayla: "I ship it. Jo and Laurie forever." Me: Honey, you've got a big storm coming...

[@hannahjosmithheart]

Sam, idk how over a year later I’ve randomly stumbled on one of your comments

[@emilyboone5775]

The reason why Jo was married off in the end was because Louisa May Alcott was forced to. The character of Jo is based off of Louisa and she never married. If the decision to keep Jo single was up to Louisa, Jo probably would have been single.

[@lausommeils6668]

Yes, in the final book, Jo's boys, she actually writes about Jo publishing Little Women and I think she included the bit about being told her character had to marry somebody. I also like than in that book she included a character that had a childhood friend who, like Laurie, thought was in love with her, and that Louisa May Alcott wrote that character ending up as a doctor and her friend marrying someone else.

[@StephanieMRM]

Kayla: “This is the end of Robbie and Kayla’s movie review.” Robbie: “I think Jo should’ve been a lesbian” Kayla: *puts the camera back down and winds up*

[@sarahkaplan3442]

Originally LMA wanted Jo to be a spinster. There is evidence LMA was a lesbian; she admitted in a letter to have fallen for many a pretty girl but never a man. LMA never married. The book is based on her and her sisters. take from that what you will.

[@christinelagueux8155]

My favorite part of this video...:)

[@chloereads]

Nothing has ever made me want to read a classic more than this video

[@alannacolley8467]

Same

[@urosmartinovic940]

Uh, same

[@alicet5123]

Same. Roby made me want to watch movie so much too.

[@chloereads]

anon omus same! That was such a fun discussion to watch even without knowing anything about it

[@tjreadsthings8883]

I didn’t expect to suddenly NEED to read Little Women 6 minutes into the video but that’s where I’m at

[@jamiemasters2464]

😂😂 same

[@moonbook12]

Taya A maybe we should body read all little women because of Klala

[@fatimashah1]

me too

[@springcorelorien5650]

tjreadsthings me too

[@misskit123]

I never liked Amy until Florence Pugh came along and blew me away! She was incredible in that film and now I'm re-reading the book I'm seeing the character in a whole new light. I thought it was so clever of Greta Gerwig (because of the jumping back and forth in time the film does) to have the first time we see Laurie to be in Paris with Amy. Because we see their relationship before we see him meet Jo, it's easier to accept the ending. Having said that, I bawled my eyes out in the film when Jo rejects Laurie's proposal.

[@taniwalters4999]

misskit123 That’s interesting, I much preferred the 1994 Kirsten Dunst version of Amy. I felt like Florence Pugh portrayed her as really unsympathetic. I am mainly thinking of the manuscript-burning scenes - I believed Dunst’s Amy when she apologised to Jo. I didn’t believe Pugh, it came across as an obligatory apology 😕 Of course respect your opinion though, and know so many people have praised Florence Pugh for her performance!

[@antonellazinniparis9742]

Louisa May Alcott's intention was to leave Jo single, but her editor basically make her marry Jo

[@tabbiet780]

“I’m not really interested in Amy’s part...” Oh girl... “Laurie and Amy...“ 😂 I love watching you discover this for the first time!

[@charlenerafferty3534]

I hate Laurie and Amy together I don't like Laurie are Amy as characters either there too spoilt brats Jo march is the best character I like Beth and sad about her death

[@ArielBissett]

This is ADORABLE I loved this.

[@aprilbowden1404]

The 1994 version of the movie with Winona Ryder, Christian Bale, Susan Sarandon, Kirsten Dunst, and Claire Danes is awesome! You should watch it! I still want to see the new one but I love the 1994 movie!!!

[@mparlanti]

April Bowden Agreed! Still one of my favorite movies from the 90s.

[@goncalogoulao9424]

I’m so scared to watch the new one because I love the 1994 one as well!

[@emilyhanks5163]

@@goncalogoulao9424 I enjoyed the new one, even though the one from 94 is my favorite. It was a nice difference, if that makes sense?

[@Jamhands9]

April Bowden the 1994 version is TBR best and I think there’s better characterization of the sisters. I enjoyed the new one, but you can definitely feel the more modern aspect and connections to Alcott there.

[@alig2915]

This one is my favourite! It is soo good!

[@polka.dotgirl]

I hope this isn't the last time we see "Robbie and Kayla's movie review" segment. I loved it. Also, oh man, your reactions to everything pertaining to Jo/Laurie and Amy/Laurie were so relatable!

[@gracerracer3405]

“Jo and Laurie forever.” “There are certain things happening in here that I feel like are well known parts of the book. Like Jo cutting off her hair.” This is all gold. I love this so much. It is so fun to see you experience one of my favorite stories for the first time. ❤️

[@bonniedoeswhat795]

The professor thing was added because to get published, the character had to end up married or maybe dead. Or so I heard.

[@TotallyWicked10]

It was actually also added because everybody kept writing to Louisa May Alcott and telling her Jo had to marry Laurie, and LMA was like "no, never" so she invented the professor because she thought it would be funny.

[@chrischansantos]

the video is ending in 3... 2...- "I THINK JO SHOULD'VE BEEN A LESBIAN."

[@meek.-.7600]

I feel like it would have been so different in a good way if she was a lesbian 😂 still amazing tho

[@tealgurl7]

I laughed SO HARD when you said "I wanna read this again, am I OK?"

[@BooksandLala]

I'm currently listening to the audiobook and loving it all over again

[@tealgurl7]

@@BooksandLala I just read it for the first time in December so I could go see the movie. I listened to the audiobook and I was sucked in - I hope you enjoy it, too!!

[@tsmolak]

Same! I have literally read this book every year since I was 12 (the year I read it the first time and fell in love), so I understand the impulse to immediately reread! LOL

[@hannahrosejekel]

Since you loved Little Women so much, I think you would really enjoy Anne of Green Gables and it's TV adaptation, Anne With an E. It's one of my favorite shows of all time and it's extremely well done. It's on Netflix. Would love if you did a similar video on Anne of Green Gables :)

[@stephr2433]

I just watched episode 1 yesterday and it was SO good!

[@amygirl5678]

I agree with this statement. Anne of Green Gables is on of my all time favorite books and the series that follows it is also my all time favorite. It's just important going in to know it was written in installments (much like Charles Dickens work) which makes the pacing of the stories a bit strange at times. The 1980's CBC/PBS adaptions are also very well done and the highlight of my childhood definitely recommend those as well and maybe first before you watch the newer version that is also beautiful and awesome.

[@nathanielluscombe5277]

The old Anne of Green Gables movies are better

[@jmonta21]

This is a TERRIBLE adaption. It’s just a 2020 show, with 2020 themes, in 1800s clothing. It’s not the Anne of Green Gables story at all.

[@Snowflake8147]

Anne with an E is so good!! It's very different from the books but tbh I don't think that's a bad thing, everyone in the books is white and straight and the show fixes that haha

[@mpsensha]

Robbie and Kayla's movie review: A+++

[@hanaryo8896]

SO Louisa May Alcott has a few other books, but my favorite one is "A Long Fatal Love Chase", which is a ridiculous book to exist and involves lonely Satan and romance and old timey yacht chases and I love it desperately, I live for telling people about it

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Oh my! I’m going to have to read this!

[@hanaryo8896]

@@GunpowderFictionPlot In like the first 10 pages satan goes to the main character's island where she lives with her angry grandpa in a lighthouse who for some reason has a painting of Mephistopheles, an actual demon, above the fireplace and she's like "gosh sir you look a lot like Mephistopheles" and as she says it lightening crashes dramatically behind him through the window and he's just like "wow how weird don't know why that is", and the shenanigans only escalate from there, it's a book that makes me very happy in its ridiculousness

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

@@hanaryo8896 I cannot WAIT this sounds joyous!

[@DazedMe93]

What the hell!? I had this book in my library for AGES and never read it because the Italian blurb sounds like nothing you just said 😮 I'm gonna read it ASAP

[@Tifylyn1]

You gotta watch the 1994 version of Little Women with Winona Ryder and Kristen Dunst. Also so good!

[@mackenziej4]

Agreed, that one made me cry and I love it

[@summersowards1559]

I think it's the best one 🤷‍♀️

[@BEFREEANDLIVELIFE]

Yes❣ it's really good❣

[@BobBuilder102]

“Timothée Chalamagne” you ALMOST got it. very proud 😆

[@BooksandLala]

haha I figured it out by the end of the week and now I stan and I've watched every Timothée Chalamet compilation in existence don't worry

[@BobBuilder102]

BooksandLala i love that for you!!!!

[@issianne7552]

But also holy crap I’m so excited you read/watched this because my whole life has turned into loving Little Women.

[@martinaanne2709]

I love your reaction to Jo leaving Laurie!😂😂 I’ve grown up with this book and the movies so it was really amazing to see you experiencing it for the first time

[@alliecollins9921]

I highly recommend watching the 1994 version of Little Women. It's hands down one of my absolute favorite movies and a very good adaptation in my opinion.. Also so glad you loved the book. It's my favorite classic of all time

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

This was epic for me to watch. The little women books have been something that I read in my childhood and reread every time I felt the need to be anchored, or cheered up, or sometimes process something big. These little women and theirs life stories have seen me through a lot. Watching you connect with them and experience them for the first time- this was almost as enjoyable for me as if I’d had my memory wiped and been able to read little women for the first time all over again! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@BookswithBrittany]

I saw Little Women and became obsessed so I had to read it and absolutely adored the book as well! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@NerdsBehavingBadly]

Also I don't know what people have against the Professor and Jo getting together and having a genuine relationship. The Professor complements Jo and her fiery personality and helps her achieve her dreams. Idk but this couple definitely grew on me when I was older

[@thebookishpanda6992]

I loved the idea of Jo and Laurie, but you are right, the Professor does compliment Jo, the only reason I think I liked them together is because of the 1994 movie adaptation. Gabriel Byrn ( I might not have spelled his last name correctly.) did well as the Professor.

[@Huldiie]

Little Women is one of those classics I had ZERO interest in, but now I NEED to read it!

[@Thegirlwholovestoread]

I actually gasped when I got this notification. Little Women is my all time favorite book and I loved how they put together the new adaptation of the movie. It was perfect! I really enjoyed watching your reaction to the book and the movie! 😊

[@c.j.cranford269]

She wrote so many books! My personal favorites are Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom. Her writing style is fantastic, she's incredibly ahead of her time, and you can't help but fall in love with her characters.

[@lenaertsjelke]

I know nothing about Little Women but damn god this was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen.

[@OscenAnna]

Started watching thinking "I'm never going to read that". Got 5 minutes in now I need to pause so I can go buy the book! BRB!

[@katieseehusen5897]

Me watching this video. Lala: I love Jo and Laurie together Me: oh no... Lala: I don't like Amy Me: STOP READING I love this book and the movie adaptations, but it took me a long time to get over Jo and Teddy. Little Men is the next book. In this book Jo and the Professor have set up a school for orphan boys, and shenanigans ensue. I haven't read it in probably 20 years, but I remember loving it.

[@BrebearMckae]

This book getting all the hype it deserves since the new movie came out is giving me life! I read it when I was really young and it became one of my all time fave books ever💕💕 I LOVE watching other people experiencing it for the first time now, it is soooo wonderful to experience it again vicariously!

[@LaurelAnne1216]

I have come back and watched this too many times but anyway i enjoy it, it gives me a new drive to read, i love little women and seeing someone stress/enjoy reading it so much gives me the "feels"

[@scarletmooncreations]

Omg, you are bringing back all the feels for me. Little Women is my fave classic. I was worried about watching this new adaptation. But it sounds like its something I should from yours and Robbie's review. FYI, you might want to check out Pride and Prejudice if you haven't because it has some similarities to Little Women which you may like.

[@mikaylak.b.6974]

Honestly, it was so amazing to watch your reaction to reading the book for the first time. It's exactly how I felt when I first read it and it was so good to see you have that experience :) This video made me so excited!!

[@beachblingbooks6521]

I first read the series when I was 12 and I've been in love with it ever since. I re read it every few years. Its beautiful♥️ Enjoy!

[@raeann040]

Seeing your reactions throughout reading this book gave me so much life. I first read this when I was in the third grade and I think over the past 20 ish years I've read it at least 30 times. I'm so happy you liked my favorite book of all time!!!!

[@Juliannaskindlee]

i’ve been waiting for this since those clips on twitter

[@thisstoryaintover]

AHH I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH. so glad you enjoyed both!! I'm definitely going to pick up the book now because I loved the movie

[@mariapiovesana7328]

Yes!!! I thought the adaptation was brilliant and especially with the ending -- it kept the integrity of the source work but improved on some of the things that didn't make sense with the characters in the book (Laurie & Amy, Jo and her marriage). I loved it so so so much!!

[@BooksandLala]

I honestly can't believe how perfect the ending of the movie was, is that not how every adaptation handled it? I need to watch the others now, but omg it was so good. Everything that *might* have bothered me about the book was completely perfect in the movie. What a gem.

[@mariapiovesana7328]

@@BooksandLala Yes exactly!! And I haven't watched the other adaptations so maybe but I can't imagine a more perfect way to handle the story.

[@luanamariamusat4920]

THE EXACT SENTANCES YOU FREAKED OUT ABOUT I FREAKED ABOUT TOO! You are not alone, i literally had the same emotions and reactions as i read the book as you did!! Im sorry im really excited

[@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz]

The 2019 film is definitely my favorite adaptation but the 1994 film with Winona Ryder as Jo, Christian Bale as Laurie, Susan Sarandon as Marmie is really good and so is the 2018 BBC adaptation with Maya Hawke as Jo (Robin in Stranger Things), Kathryn Newton as Amy (from the Netflix show the society) and Jonah Hauer King as Laurie (Eric in the upcoming live action the Little Mermaid)

[@astellus]

This just warmed my heart. I just turned 38 and only over this last year have I really started reading and loving classics. I think those books come to us exactly when we're ready for them in life. If you love fancy editions, just this winter HarperCollins released the seasons collection, and in the winter books collection Little Women is featured. It's on my February TBR. I'm reading Pride and Prejudice right now for the first time ever and am loving it.

[@nenerson1195]

Please do more of these! I would LOVE to see a series where you read classics and watch adaptations. I don't read classics and you got me so excited to try Little Women!

[@avasromancebooks]

I loved watching every second of this!! I grew up with little women and read the book last year. This story means so much to me. I love watching your reaction 💕

[@michelleclauson508]

I am soooo glad you loved the book and the movie! The 1994 version is really good too! I loved your apprehension at first, then watching your love for the book and the characters just blossom as you read! This was my favorite video/vlog you’ve done! So so happy you loved it, and I don’t even know why! Happy reading! 😊

[@oonam3519]

I just love watching how happy you are in this video! You are making me smile too❤️ I read Little women as kid but damn, I didn’t remember it being so long! My copy actually belonged to my gradma’s stepsister and was printed in 1947 and is not in so good condition so I’m probably gonna buy a new copy so I can do a reread. The new movie looks so good too...

[@ZarriahRose]

5:22 I love that about Jo too!! And I loved your reaction to Laurie saying he liked Jo best and her hair 😂❤️🤗

[@npeliroja89]

The one where they join the little women fandom. So glad you liked it! Classics wise i suggest reading the great gatsby & if beale street could talk.

[@sami-booksnmessybuns1630]

This was one of my favorite videos of yours! I'm so glad you loved Little Women, and Robbie's review/reaction after seeing the movie was amazing 😂💜

[@nicoleglasson8615]

I could not believe how much I loved Amy coming out of this adaptation. Every now and then I play that little monologue she has about the economy of marriage because ugh. And now I need to watch everything Florence Pugh has been in.

[@BookedandBusy]

11 minutes in and omg I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Your reactions to books are my favorite things about reading vlogs!

[@laurashadow4843]

I am a HUGE Alcott fan. I think you would love her short stories. So glad to see that you've fallen in love with this story.

[@nicolenickerson8354]

I have little women on my “20 books I have to read in 2020” list. I even bought the illustrated edition on book outlet. But I keep looking at it and thinking, “a classic, damn what was I thinking putting that on my list.” Until this morning when I watched this video and it’s gonna be my next read, haha! Thanks Kayla I hope I love it as much as you did!

[@chelseabelair1068]

Robbie and you should create a channel where you just do movie reviews, cause this was great!

[@sarajoy8874]

this was such a fun video I LOVED IT. i love little women and i loved robbie’s reaction to it!

[@stephanierenee7655]

I'm glad you loved the book and the film adaptation. I agree with you both about Jo being queer. I thought that when I re-read the book a few years ago and I really thought that was where they were going in the film. I love the book so much and thought that this was by far the best adaptation of the book. I really loved Amy in this film! She has always been a character I have despised, so for Greta Gerwig to make me love her was an amazing accomplishment! I've seen a few of the other adaptations and they are ok. I would say the 1994 version is probably my second favorite adaptation.

[@thesonorista7853]

I'm feeling this intro so hard. I'm an English major and I've never read it either! Also had a "that's what she said" moment when you first opened it. 🤣🤣🤣

[@kaylakiteley4742]

This video makes me so happy! I am so glad you liked Little Women! Your commentary was so great and it was fun seeing your reaction to things. I read this when I was 12 and I read it every year because it is my favourite book but to watch someones reactions to parts you love or connected with is so cool!

[@maddieoggero5263]

I had zero interest in actually reading the book Little Women, but now I’m HYPED

[@evatucker7093]

Okay, I never comment on KZbin videos, EVER, but I’ve watched almost all of your videos from the past year and half and this is my favorite one! I also didn’t read Little Women until this year (I’m 30) and I saw the new movie 3 weeks later with my husband who knew nothing about it going in. He really enjoyed it and got completely invested in the emotions of it all just like Robbie and I am still so happy with how they adapted it! Just like you said, such a SMART adaptation! Also, your reactions while reading the book had me literally laughing out loud in my break room at work!

[@abibechard8517]

Oh my gosh. I love this soooooo much. I read Little Women for the first time at 8. So it’s just a part of my life. BUT this month I am buddy reading with three other friends who have never read it! So I get to see this happen in real life. I spent the entire video GRINNING. But also.... watching you predict and speak about the characters half way. Amazing.

[@wendybijellberg]

i'm gonna put this on my watch later playlist and watch it after i watch the movie ! but thanks for blessing us with this content kayla ♡

[@FourPawsandaBook]

Watching your reaction to all of the plot points was the best thing ever. Brb going to re read Little Women

[@naughtscrossstitches]

I love your excitement meeting the characters that I've loved for years! I recommend getting a hold of Jo's boys and little men (since you've actually read both little women and good wives) They now have kids of their own and it's really lovely!

[@naughtscrossstitches]

Oh and I loved the relationship with Jo and the professor as I always felt that he was a grounding force for her. She needed someone who was able to let her run crazy but also able to bring her back to earth which laurie would never have been able to do.

[@Ladililn]

Overlong comment venting about widespread misogyny in Little Women fandom warning: One thing about under-represented identities (aka pretty much any identity other than straight white cis middle-class-or-higher first world male) is that we have so few examples in fiction that multiple identities end up (unintentionally!) battling for limited real estate. I read a book in which the central relationship was friendship between two girls, who loved and supported each other as deeply and significantly as we often see romantic couples doing in fiction. I saw some readers bemoaning why the author didn't make their relationship romantic instead of platonic. Wanting more wlw representation: fair and correct! But supportive female friendships are ALSO under-represented and under-valued in fiction. As are relationships involving trans and nonbinary people, people of literally every non-white color, etc. It sucks because a book (or whatever media) might contain representation of X identity, but inevitably some people will be disappointed because to them it's a missed opportunity to portray Y identity (or even X identity but differently). Each representation, because there are so few, gets burdened with expectations of comprehensiveness. All of which is a long preamble to my point, which is: I totally get the interpretation of Jo as queer. I have to (and plan to!) reread the book as an adult to see whether that interpretation is something that arises convincingly from the text for me personally, but I wouldn't be shocked if it did, and it makes sense to me why it does for some people (and, obviously, why that interpretation doesn't just make sense but APPEALS). But I'm wary of interpretations of Jo as queer that hinge to whatever large degree on the fact that she doesn't love Laurie romantically. IMO that veers uncomfortably close to "it's only okay for a girl to turn down a guy if she's gay or already has a boyfriend." (Now is the time for me to say that I don't think this is Kayla's reasoning AT ALL, she makes it totally clear that Jo not loving Laurie for literally any/no reason is valid. I've just been thinking about this a lot since seeing the movie and this video prompted me to get my feelings out!) We all know about Nice Guys who feel entitled to a woman's romantic affections just for being her friend. But I keep observing the same kind of expectations from certain SHIPPERS. For as long as I can remember, every time somebody brings up Little Women someone (or many someones) always talks about how Jo and Laurie SHOULD HAVE ended up together. They use the Nice Guy rhetoric about how Laurie "deserves" Jo, how Amy doesn't "deserve" Laurie. Instead of Laurie being the entitled Nice Guy, shippers become, like, proxy Nice Guys. FTR: I have no problem with people shipping non-canon couples! Shippers who think Jo not being in love with Laurie was unconvincingly written characterization or whatever: I disagree, but it's okay that we disagree, you do you. It's the particular justification used by SOME shippers, denying Jo the RIGHT to not love Laurie, that bothers me. All the "but they were best friends and he loved her so she should have loved him back!!!" shit. Guess what? Jo doesn't need a reason or excuse for not returning Laurie's feelings. She just doesn't! She could be queer, or she could be straight or bi and perfectly capable of falling in love with a man and wind up doing so and STILL NOT LOVE LAURIE. That is HER FUCKING PREROGATIVE. I've observed the same thing from shippers in other fandoms, and it's a pattern that drives me up the wall. (Girl in book has childhood BFF who confesses his love to her, she doesn't feel the same way, she falls for some other guy, fans are FURIOUS, she should've loved Childhood BFF because he's NICE and he LOVES HER, what a CRIME.) Again: it's fine to have a non-canon ship, fine to disagree with an author's intent or decisions, BETTER than fine to interpret awesome literary ladies as queer! But not as the only possible justification for why your ship didn't sail. And it's not okay to promote your preferred ship by denying a female character the right to refuse a male character because she doesn't have a "good enough" reason for doing so. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

[@bookishfairygodmother]

The book is so heartwarming and so was this video! I am so excited to go and see the movie. I’m seeing it next weekend with my sister and my mom!

[@bookishfairygodmother]

Also if you’re looking for another good adaptation the one with Winona Ryder is really good

[@TaylorArdoin]

Ahhh I'm buddy reading this book in my book club in February!! I'm obsessed with little women. I love this style of video, kayla. So much so that I'm currently watching it a second time. 🤣 please do more like this! Especially classics ❤

[@dara-renee]

Omg you make me want to read Little Women. And also it makes me feel better to know I'm not the only person not really into classics. Love your videos!

[@EbethM1989]

This is one of my favorite videos you have ever done! Little Women is one of my favorites and I loved watching your reactions to everything happening!!

[@faithg5101]

This is my comfort watch. Thanks Kayla 💜

[@oddghoul]

The way you pronounce Timothee Chalamet is so funny and kills me every time and I am only gunna say it like that from now on! Also I saw the movie first and only knew the bare minimum from the synopsis and loved it but this video made me order the book LOL. As in I literally ordered it online WHILE watching 👀

[@Shasarazad]

So much fun seeing your reactions while reading. I havent read the book yet, but have watched the adaptation with Winona Ryder countless times since I was a child. I love that movie so much.

[@amyswain956]

I had no intention of reading Little Women until now. That edition is gorgeous!

[@Dangbabygurl]

I love that friends episode !!! That’s also how I got some references from little woman !

[@FMsukina]

The Winona Ryder/Claire Danes version is the one I saw as a child, so it has a special place in my heart. LOVE the book!

[@skyllianfive1604]

Ordered this exact edition after watching. I can always count on your channel to encourage impulse decisions. Thanks, Kayla.

[@stageybookish9893]

Kayla + Friends = PERFECTION!!!

[@kellyreadingbooks]

I was literally shouting at the TV for you to watch the Winona Ryder as Jo adaption first. I haven’t read the book but I ADORE that adaption. It will BREAK YOU as far as Jo/Laurie/Amy. And they did an incredible job incorporating the professor and gave it a bit more meat to that part which is enjoyable but still low key was sad about because JO AND LAURIE FOREVER. I really loved the new Little Women as well, casted beautifully, the pacing was very masterful. But the Winona Ryder one is just so close to my heart, she gives Jo so much justice and the actor who plays Laurie is much more Laurie in my eyes. When you said that you wanted a little more from Timothee I was like YES GIRL I get you! I also watched the old color one as a kid.

[@BeautifullyBookishBethany]

Omg this is amazing! It's so fun to see you read this for the first time.

[@katiejane4853]

Favourite video of 2020 so far!😂😂

[@TheJellicle1]

It was so much fun watching you react to reading LW. I was a kid the first time I started reading it and I was so upset when Jo turned down Laurie that I quit reading. It was another year or two before I finally went back to it and read through to the end and started to understand that Jo made the right choice for herself. :D

[@normagruden]

I liked the book but I loved the movie even more. It was perfect. The casting, the acting, the visuals, the dialoges, the humor, the sad scenes... Everything was just beyond amazing.

[@christinelagueux8155]

This is my favorite video!!! I love Little Women. I would like another classic vlog.

[@TheLalaland681]

This book and movie changed my life. Watching little women do the same for you was hilarious!

[@amberinoface]

the genius of putting in the friends clips. your mind.

[@ReadsReaders]

Kayla liking Little Women makes me actually want to read the book. Like I've never had a desire to before but now I want to.......

[@LuhvleeLexx]

And now to buy & read Little Women... Never thought I'd be interested BUT here we are!

[@laurabender1894]

This made me sooo happy Kayla! I have loved Little Women since I was little and I saw the movie and it was everything I wanted it to be. I am so happy you liked the book! Now I want to see what sister I would be.

[@oliviaburnette4077]

Ok but Amy is my favorite sister, and I will forever defend her.

[@Ladililn]

SAME. I'm sure a huge part of it was just ~projection~ on my part, since I was ALSO a Little Sister who simultaneously resented and tried to emulate my big sister, felt like I lived in her shadow but desperately wanted her approval, was seen as a spoiled bratty tagalong (sometimes fairly, sometimes not) and wanted to prove myself Grown Up, etc. So naturally as a kid Amy was my FAVORITE and I resented (and still fucking resent, tbh) how much completely undeserved hate she got from 99.99999% of readers, shipped her and Laurie, felt like I was the Sole Amy Defender on planet earth. I'm so glad to have discovered with this movie that other Amy defenders (and even Amy/Laurie shippers) exist! Also a little salty at the people who think the movie "redeemed" Amy's character, because SHE DIDN'T NEED REDEEMING, HER REDEMPTION HAPPENED IN THE BOOK AND ALSO HER WORST CRIME TO BEGIN WITH WAS BEING A YOUNG TEENAGE GIRL AND HAVING NORMAL HUMAN FAULTS, T H A N K Y O U (And then I went through the same exact fucking situation with Dawn in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ALSO I have a lot of Thoughts about everyone's Fan-Preferred Couple, Jo/Laurie, and Nice Guy entitlement, etc., but I've already written a book so I'll shut up. I just have a lot of Feelings)

[@hkguliani]

Mine too!

[@strange144]

Isn't Amy the sister that throws Jo's manuscript in the fire for some petty ass reason? It's been a while since I read it but if she is, then you're up against a wave of hate because I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that can't stand her, lol.

[@hkguliani]

@@strange144 Hiii! (Cool username btw) I think this video explains the reasons behind Amy's actions in a very nuanced manner (kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4LWZ6OXbN2MbNE), but also, you do you. Have a good day 🌻

[@misskit123]

Florence changed my mind about Amy. Her performance

[@lindsaymontague2401]

Oh this was so much fun to watch! Especially when you know what's going to happen...

[@hparry424]

I’ve never loved one of your videos more! I was so excited when I saw you made this. Little Women is my absolute favorite. And like others have mentioned, the 1994 version is amazing as well!!

[@mikkiann5066]

Little women is one of my favorite books of all time! I’m so glad you loved it

[@eleanorhenderson9896]

I’m so freaking happy that Kayla loved this ! Omg yesss

[@LynnetteReads]

I haven't read the book for 30 years but I really want to reread it now after watching this! Also love how you said Robbie wasn't very interested but when he came out he had fallen in love with it! Great video thanks for taking us with you xx

[@QueenCNow]

I havent read this book either, but i watch the movie years ago, but you made me want to read it, maybe next year is the year for me. It seems like wholesome book 😍, a book there is full with hughs and warm, and love from parents and still som hurt and heartache, and real life lesson.

[@TheJak121212]

I have loved this book for most of my life. Watching your play by play of a book I have read so many times since I was 12 years old was really a great way to spend my time this morning! I love everything about this video, Kayla. I am so glad you enjoyed it! Now read Jo's Boys! Edit now that I finished the end of the video: Please read the graphic novel Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy. It's a modern retelling and I adored it!

[@marytavares520]

I read this book, when I was 14, I'm 27 now and it is still one of my favorites. Everytime you smiled reading it, I smiled and when you said you loved it and why you loved it, I started crying. Haven't seen the movie yet but I'm excited for it.