Book club book. . .
It's been years since I've read this, and after reading some other Alcott, it's definitely not her best. However, reading it still brought back some warm fuzzies--Uncle Alec and his treasures! Mac and his eyes! Camping on the Island!
Though this book is supposedly about Rose, I think the main character is really Uncle Alec. We see more inside of his character than of Rose--she certainly changes, but she's never much more than a "good" girl.
Doesn't begin to compare to some of my other favorite orphan books of this era, but it certainy makes for some interesting contrasts. Will probably have to read Rose in Bloom soon.