A review by hilareeads
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.0

FLAMES. FLAMES OUT THE SIDE OF MY FACE. If I could give this negative stars I would. I was seething the entire time I read the book. I would never say get rid of a book, because history forgotten is history repeated; and this book is a deep look into the mentality of people from the south and why they feel the way they do even today. But, I wanted to throw it into the ocean. The fact is, that it's still revered for all the wrong reasons. It's seen as a strong female empowerment and love story that's a glimpse into the glamor of the old south. Is it a feminist book? For white cis women. Is the love story intense? Yes, and also abusive and terrible; this is not a healthy relationship for which to strive. It has the most harmful stereotypes for people of color and for enslaved people. NO THERE WERE NO GOOD ENSLAVERS. PERIOD. The "good" heroic man she loves (Ashley) IS IN THE KKK. AND THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A GOOD THING. What the actual f*ck. Also, it's the most toxic relationship known to humans. To quote one half of the worst couple in history, frankly, "I don't give a damn" about this book, or about the racist author.
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