Eight Cousins
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4.5 • 359 Ratings
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Publisher Description
This is the story of Rose, a rich but lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and sent to live with her maiden aunts. When Rose’s guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad he takes over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing and her exposure to the exploits of her seven male cousins and numerous aunts, Rose becomes happier and healthier, cured of many of her fears and prejudices. She also makes friends with Phebe, her aunts’ maid of her own age, whose cheerful attitude in the face of poverty helps to illustrate to Rose her own good fortune.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful!
This and it's sequel, "Rose in bloom," are my favorite Louisa May Alcott books! Definitely neatly worth reading if you are a fan of this sort of literature!
Good book, little hard to understand
This book was okay; little hard to understand. Little Women was better.
Eight Cousins
This book was truly beautiful, and life inspiring. It taught me that no matter how wrong your life may be going, there will always be a brighter way out. And I fell in love with Rose's character, as it is very similar to mine. It was quite humorous at times, and some twists at the end made it all the better. One of the best stories I've read in my life. So, you should read it too : ).