A bit late here perhaps. :)
They're not (only) flashbacks. At least some of them are from Jo's novel, I think.
The parts from Jo's novel have more color, making them a bit "dreamy", or something. But the effect is quite subtle and confused the hell out of me.
What confused me the most was when Beth died (or not?).
First (saturated) we see Jo waking up by the bed, beth gone, fearing she was dead only to find her at the kitchen table, alive. Also there's like a christmas prep scene and their father comes home (and there was much rejoycing). Next scene (non-saturated), Jo waking up again in the same manner as before, only now Beth is apparently dead (judging by their reactions).
Next scene is a burial, presumably Beth's, without dialog. *Immediately* after this there's a wedding (saturated) scene, where Beth is alive again. This is quite a long sequence (adding to the confusion), where also Jo is "dumping" Laurie. Next scene again (non-saturated), Beth is dead (again), where Jo and her mother is packing Beth's things. This time she stays dead (I think)...
Also, the presumed novel-bits is not indicated as such in any way other than slightly more saturated colors. For example, there's no narration, which is sometimes used in these circumstances. I thought the saturation was so slight I interpreted it as simply different time of day.
Another thing about Jo waking up at Beth's bed (when she really is dead): No-one thought to wake Jo up while this was happening!?!
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