3.64k reviews for:

Gone with the Wind

Margaret Mitchell

4.15 AVERAGE

haunted_atoms's review against another edition

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I can't give this a star rating, it's an impossible task. 

On one hand, the writing was so evocative and just genuinely beautiful at so many times. The chapters where they escape Atlanta were just so good. The characters were all so fleshed out (for who/what they are) and the way Scarlett interacted with each of them was fun to read. I loved all the parts with Rhett. The "my dear, I don't give a damn" line was INCREDIBLE. Apparently I'm one of the few who had no context for it and it was not at all what I was expecting and it was great. 

On the other hand, Scarlett is deplorable. Really, everyone is just awful. The content, the attitudes, the perspective, all just so hard to read through the lens of today. It was also painful to read Scarlett's thoughts and attitudes, she was such a brat and an idiot over and over. 

But I couldn't stop reading. I think I almost rage read this honestly. It was so problematic but my gosh, was it well written. 

jalapenomel's review against another edition

5.0

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As cliche as this is, it really is one of my all time favorite books. (I haven't seen the movie either)

gillesdelatoet's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol

bibliomaniacuk's review against another edition

3.5

slow-paced

e_ellson's review against another edition

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I don't even know, man.

Atrociously racist? Yes (worse than I anticipated. Even when Mitchell is seemingly trying not to be, she still is).

Probably one of the most irredeemable main characters I have ever encountered? Most definitely.

An absolute epic story that I wish had a sequel? Kind of?

This book is like America itself. An incredibly racist epic with a lot of villains but a few redeeming characters and qualities that keep you wanting more.

hmadeleine's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

diany's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ella_y's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

luna_snowfeather's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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5 stars, but the racism was atrocious.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism

alienantidote's review against another edition

0.25

sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

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"My dear, I don't give a damn."

(My sentiments entirely.)