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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
A very mixed opinion of this book. I'm not sure why it is regarded as one of the greatest American novels. I found it a compelling read; I wanted to keep reading. But the characters are horrible people, most of all Scarlett. At no point does she ever think of anyone but herself and she never learns from her myriad mistakes or change course. Rhett is a fascinating but tragic character and even Melanie, for all her upstanding virtue is blinded by her own hopeful positivity.
There is racism dripping from every page which is to be expected of a book set in the south during and immediately after the Civil War. But there are also so many narrator comments about how slavery is good for all involved, glorifying the ways of the south prior to the Civil War, and vile and animalistic depictions of every black character. Racism is celebrated by the author.
This was an engaging read but one I cannot in good conscience ever recommend to anyone.
There is racism dripping from every page which is to be expected of a book set in the south during and immediately after the Civil War. But there are also so many narrator comments about how slavery is good for all involved, glorifying the ways of the south prior to the Civil War, and vile and animalistic depictions of every black character. Racism is celebrated by the author.
This was an engaging read but one I cannot in good conscience ever recommend to anyone.
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
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
Definitely the most racist book i’ve ever read.
Also Scarlett is one of the most well written woman character i’ve ever read. Super feminist book.
The mix defy any moral ground. Read at your own risk.
Also Scarlett is one of the most well written woman character i’ve ever read. Super feminist book.
The mix defy any moral ground. Read at your own risk.
Ach, wie viel einfacher wäre es, diese Rezension zu schreiben, wenn der Roman nicht ganz und gar von Rassismus durchsetzt wäre. Aber man kann einfach nicht darüber hinwegsehen. Margaret Mitchell hat Jahrzehnte nach dem amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg quasi ein Manifest geschrieben, das die Sklaverei und den alten Süden verherrlicht und selbst den Ku Klux Klan in ein positives Licht stellt. Gott bewahre, dass jemand diesen Roman für bare Münze nimmt.
Auf der anderen Seite hat mich die Liebesgeschichte um Scarlett und Rhett Butler einfach umgehauen. Fiktionale Männer, die eine Frau mit vollem Herzen lieben und ihr jahrelang hinterherlaufen, sind einfach mein allerliebstes literarisches Motiv. Auch die anderen Figuren im Roman sind extrem gut gezeichnet und ich wurde einfach in die Geschichte hineingezogen. Voll und ganz, mit Haut und Haar habe ich tagelang quasi an Scarletts Seite gelebt und mitgefiebert.
Andere Leute haben hier schon viel bessere Rezensionen geschrieben, die all meine Gefühle viel besser in Worte fassen, wie ich selbst... Mein eigenes Fazit ist jedenfalls, dass es für mich ein 5-Sterne-Buch gewesen wäre, hätte mich der stete rassistische Unterton nicht so angewidert.
Auf der anderen Seite hat mich die Liebesgeschichte um Scarlett und Rhett Butler einfach umgehauen. Fiktionale Männer, die eine Frau mit vollem Herzen lieben und ihr jahrelang hinterherlaufen, sind einfach mein allerliebstes literarisches Motiv. Auch die anderen Figuren im Roman sind extrem gut gezeichnet und ich wurde einfach in die Geschichte hineingezogen. Voll und ganz, mit Haut und Haar habe ich tagelang quasi an Scarletts Seite gelebt und mitgefiebert.
Andere Leute haben hier schon viel bessere Rezensionen geschrieben, die all meine Gefühle viel besser in Worte fassen, wie ich selbst... Mein eigenes Fazit ist jedenfalls, dass es für mich ein 5-Sterne-Buch gewesen wäre, hätte mich der stete rassistische Unterton nicht so angewidert.
emotional
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
The story is classic and really engaging but the offensive language and general theme of the book are so horrific it’s probably not worth the read. The racism and disgusting language detract from the story completely!
Wonderful. Exquisitely written, and deserving of all the accolades and praise it has received. I am glad I finally got around to reading this. Deep, developed and flawed characters, historical fiction, an insight into Southern white perspectives on slavery, the Civil War, and reconstruction that could never be fully captured in a history book. Rich, nuanced, textured, and a strong heroine with her own hamartia. I have to admit that like Scarlett, I refuse to accept the ending of this book. It's realistic but not my favorite! I will forever imagine Scarlett becoming wiser, kinder, and going back into the fray and ultimately recapturing the heart and passion of Captain Butler!
challenging
emotional
slow-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
I wanted to like this book. But after pages of Scarlett whining about Ashley before stuff started happening, I was getting anxious to be through. The war years allowed me to admire Scarlet’s grit, but it was overshadowed by her immaturity. Ultimately, I came to one conclusion: in a word of Scarletts, be a Melanie.