An Old-Fashioned Girl
10/10
mimi’s ratingMy number one comfort read when I'm sick, the main character Polly has the virtues I've aspired to since first reading it as a young girl.
In this sequel to Little Women, Polly March, the youngest of the March sisters, travels from her rural home to Boston to stay with her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw. The narrative follows Polly's adjustment to city life, where she navigates the contrast between her simple, country upbringing and the sophisticated, fashionable society of the Shaw household. Through her interactions with Fanny and her family, Polly learns to balance her innate goodness with the complexities of urban social expectations, ultimately finding her own voice and confidence.
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