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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
It is funny how a book that seemed interminably long over the 9 months I spent reading it could seem all too short when it ended. I can't decide if I want to hug Scarlett or slap her, but I definitely loved the book. I think I will finally come to love the movie, now that I know the rest of the story. Gone with the Wind lives up to all you would expect of it and more, and surely deserves its place among the classics. Now, go read it yourself.
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The story is an interesting look into Confederate society but even taking it as a product of the time Margaret Mitchell's treatment of black characters is difficult to read. Overtly racist tones and language throughout, while painting a rather idealistic view of the institution of slavery. I appreciated Scarlett's tenacity but found her hard to like as she's about as selfish as they come.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Child death
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
there’s something so compelling about a book with zero likable characters! I think it was an entertaining read, but it shouldn’t be romanticized given the setting and time period.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow. This book was awesome in many ways, but detestable in others. Scarlett was an absolute brat and deserved what she got. However...how could you not wish that Scarlett would change, and everything could be happy at the end? Right after I finished the book, I went downstairs and asked Mommy if Margaret Mitchell had intended to write a second book when she finished the first. Mommy said she didn't know, but now I am going to get the second book to see what happens!
Looking at the book from a different standpoint, it was marvelous in it's historical facts, and characters and their development and relations with the other characters.
Looking at the book from a different standpoint, it was marvelous in it's historical facts, and characters and their development and relations with the other characters.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
tense
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
This was a hard read all around. I grew up watching the movie with my grandparents and the love story was why I watched it as a child. Growing up no one ever explained what war was going on at the time or what a slave even was. It wasn’t until I was in school and learning about it, did I realize what was happening. The book is very different and the strong racism was a lot to get through. I did force myself to finish the book, but I personally would never pick it up again. I loved Scarlett as a child and especially Rhett, but after getting a better idea of who they were in the book I personally can’t recommend this book to anyone unless you plan to read it to make yourself uncomfortable.