Reviews - Gone with the Wind

I was a teenager when I read this book and I would read it again in a heartbeat. It is an American classic with a brilliance that just doesn't get old. It is a timeless classic that will go on for the future generations even if they can't ever be able to relate anymore to the horse and the buggy or the slavery of the South .....

It is a story of love, romance, war, loss and lunacy and it is the unforgettable characters of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler that live on in your minds .... although there is that pesky little Ashley Wilkes that messes everything up but then where would be our tragedy if Scarlett were bright and saw that the true future, brains and genius lies with none other than Rhett?

It's been too long. I'm thinking I should read it again. May be back with an updated revision now that I am an adult and all ;)! But you will not regret reading the original (and only the original not any of the ridiculous sequels) of Marget Mitchell's Gone with the Win.

mgen's review against another edition

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5.0

I thought my 8th grade teacher was insane when she handed this to me. Just looking at the cover screamed bodice-ripper. how surprised I was by how strong a character Scarlet actually was. It's more of an epic historical novel then anything else. Definitely worth the time. A must read.

sarasyrena's review against another edition

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Hated the writing.

scripps's review against another edition

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emotional tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

laural444's review against another edition

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5.0

One of the few huge books I read while I was fairly young (about 13 when I read it the first time). Though I didn't necessarily like the main character and was furious about the ending, it was a great story.

moniturner's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

taylorzakem's review against another edition

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adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Mitchell convinces the audience to root for a childish, selfish Southern Belle in the midst of one of the most divisive eras in US History. It was easy to hate Scarlett but by the last chapter, it was impossible not to admire her.

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