52 pages • 1 hour read
Geraldine BrooksMarch
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
March by Geraldine Brooks follows Mr. March, a military chaplain during the Civil War, whose experiences include attempting to save a wounded soldier, encountering a plantation from his youth, and teaching freed slaves. Haunted by guilt from his past and present, he reconnects with Grace, a former love and current nurse, complicating his relationship with his wife, Marmee, as he recovers from illness and battles with his conscience. Themes of racism, brutal treatment of enslaved people, and wartime violence are prominent.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Geraldine Brooks' March has received acclaim for its vivid historical detail and emotional depth. Reviewers praise Brooks' ability to weave a compelling narrative that enriches the original story of Little Women. Some critique it for a slow pace and excessive focus on historical context. Overall, it's seen as a poignant and enriching companion to a beloved classic.
Who Should Read March?
Readers who enjoy historical fiction rich in character development and moral dilemmas, similar to Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, will find March by Geraldine Brooks captivating. Fans of Civil War narratives and reimagined classic literature will be particularly enthralled.
288
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1860s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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