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A review by lexlux
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
5.0
There is a reason some books are classics. This is one such title.
Everyone should experience the plethora of emotions that this book evokes deep in one's conscience. Oh, to be as strong-willed as Scarlett, as rougish as Rhett, as kind-hearted as Melly, as genteel as Ashley or as fervent as The Old Guard. Or to know the loyalty and love of Mammy, Pork, Dilcey, Archie or Uncle Peter. This book made me long for people and times that I have never or never will know. Also, is a harsh mirror of our society in which love is measured in the length of calls and the swiftness of replies of "texts".
At the start, Scarlett may not seem worthy of being at the helm of a book and a movie which is recognised world over as a classic, but stick with her, she may surprise you yet, all while earning your grudging respect.
Everyone should read this book so that at the end, they can realise through our wonderful protagonist that the people we love most are the ones who are subject to the most hurt at our hands.
I only pray that one day, when I am in a similar place, I choose to cherish and celebrate the person who is my happiness as they are, rather than clothe him in a suit I have made myself, before it is too late.
Everyone should experience the plethora of emotions that this book evokes deep in one's conscience. Oh, to be as strong-willed as Scarlett, as rougish as Rhett, as kind-hearted as Melly, as genteel as Ashley or as fervent as The Old Guard. Or to know the loyalty and love of Mammy, Pork, Dilcey, Archie or Uncle Peter. This book made me long for people and times that I have never or never will know. Also, is a harsh mirror of our society in which love is measured in the length of calls and the swiftness of replies of "texts".
At the start, Scarlett may not seem worthy of being at the helm of a book and a movie which is recognised world over as a classic, but stick with her, she may surprise you yet, all while earning your grudging respect.
Everyone should read this book so that at the end, they can realise through our wonderful protagonist that the people we love most are the ones who are subject to the most hurt at our hands.
I only pray that one day, when I am in a similar place, I choose to cherish and celebrate the person who is my happiness as they are, rather than clothe him in a suit I have made myself, before it is too late.