A review by jeslis
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Notes:
- New favourite book of all time right here!!!!
- This book is so long so quick favs: America circa Civil War setting, Rhett Butler is a hilarious and such an exciting character (he's my fav), exploration of how war and general contexts can change people, how sometimes people don't change in the way you want them to (Rhett viewing Scarlett, Scarlett viewing Ashley)
and how Rhett and Scarlett just missed each other time-wise with their loving the other.

- Writing style was amazing! It flowed so well and was really captivating and I think it speaks to her writing ability as to how deeply impacted I was by the atmosphere she can create in this book
(eg. Scarlett's panic when the Yankees invaded Atlanta, the harrowing trek back to Tara, etc.)
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