I don't usually like classic books but this is one of the best books I have read because the real world (present time) disintegrates into their world and I feel that I am, let's say, a bird, following them wherever they go.
The description is very detailed and the characters are very real. What I think is weird is that everyone but Amy has a lengthened version of their name. Meg is Margaret, Jo is Josephine and Beth is Elizabeth but Amy is just Amy.
I thought the punishment Amy gave Jo was a bit harsh but I wont tell you what it was because that would spoil the story. The girls are very simple yet complicated, maybe except for Meg as she is more complicated.
Let me explain: Meg still wants to be young but she is easily influenced, Jo is a tomboy but also loves writing and reading, Beth is shy but also very clever although you might not realize it and Amy is very girly and loves being the centre of attention but if she tries hard she can be really kind especially to Meg.
Overall this is a great read!