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Summary: What a sophisticated book, and use of detail- oh the plot!
Review: This book is so overwellming we dont know how to tell you. even the begining of the book starts out wonderful, ful of detail, characteristics and a sense of humor. the plot is wonderful, and its not at all like an ordinary book. it shows emphuism and spirit as well as a sense of characters and people. this is a wonderful book and trust me if u think its to long, it isnt it actally is to short. u just have to start reading it, then youll get what i mean.
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Summary: The Best Novel
Review: I have read Gone with the Wind in Chinese two times. I think that it is one of the best novels in the world. I was not only enjoying the beautiful language, but also learned the Civil War history. Magaret's characters showed me vivid and alive image. Especially Scarlett O'hara. Maybe, at the beginning of the book is not very interesting. But please continue you will find that you can not give it up. I love to talk about my feelings each time when I read it now. The first time I read it was in 1984. That time, I was a high school student, and reading famous novels was a popular thing to do. When my classmate and I met after summer vacation, they often asked me if I had read something interesting. I picked up Gone with the Wind. It is a huge novel, and there are too many foreigners. I couldn't remember all of the characters names. I couldn't figure out what happened. The only thing I could tell was that Scarlett was a very young girl and she loved to get the boys' attention. I just read one third of it because I was not interested in the love story. The second time that I read it was in 1991. I worked in a bank. My job was to count money. It was so boring when we had no money to count. So, I picked up the novel again. This time I could not give it up. Scarlett absorbed me. She was a spoiled, ruthless girl. She did everything she wanted to do and never thought about the consequences. I could see this from her first marriage. She didn't know if she really loved her husband. She already became Charles' widow and a boy's mother. During the civil war, Scarlett grew up. She had a very strong head. She was a brave lady. She saved her home from Sherman and the carpetbaggers. I think Scarlett was still too young to understand true love. Captain Butler said, "I loved you but I couldn't let you know it. You're so brutal to those who love you, Scarlet. You take their love and hold it over their heads like a whip." When she recognized that she loved him so much too, it was already too late. Butler didn't trust her any more and didn't want to save his love with her. He left home. I cried for Scarlett. It was painful because their love story does not have a good end. But just because this end, Magaret moved thousands and thousands reader's hearts. I felt sadder than Scarlett did. I wouldn't know how to live without Butler's love. "I'll think of it all tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day." Said Scarlett. That was Scarlett's way. I have learned a lot from her. I become brave and have a strong head after I read it. I can say Gone with the Wind is one of the best novels. It helps me have an excellent marriage. I think that young girls should read it and to learn be a brave and independent person. Finding true love and treating it as treasure is the effective method to have happy marriage.
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Summary: Superb historical romance
Review: What can I add that has not already been said about this novel? It truly is one of the best novels ever written. I read over 75 books every year, many of them historical novels. I don't know why I waited so long to read this one, but I'm glad I finally did. And no, I haven't seen the movie. The characters were multi-dimensional and despite their often-displayed negative qualities, we keep hoping for them. They are more real and probably like ourselves than most of us would care to admit. Perhaps that is the real beauty of the story. We can see how selfish actions can lead to consequences without having to live through the pain ourselves. The style is easy to read and enjoyable to follow. And the backdrop of the Civil War and the early reconstruction period (from the South's point of view) is among the best I've ever run across. Despite its length, the book keeps you enthralled, every step of the way. This is one of those classics that you simply must read, not because you should, but because you will be so glad you did.
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Summary: excellent
Review: a definite masterpiece in romance literature and at the same time,american history.margaret mitchell weave excellent storyline while at the same time,keep us interested instead of making us bored.the twists in the plot definately keep your imagination wide...expect the unexpected from this book.apart from that,you will wonder why the author do that but not in a negative way,in fact,you will probably appriciate what she did.if you are going to buy only one romance novel,make it this one...
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Summary: A Fantastic Work!
Review: This book is very attention grabbing it keeps you interested and is one of those books where you always "just have to read one more chapter!" Margret Mitchell is a true genius, and a very gifted writer. If you haven't seen the movie yet, I suggest you read the book first, you'll apretiate the movie more! The motion picture that was produced is the only one I know of that truly lived up to the book it was made after
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Summary: An amazing book
Review: This book is one of the best ever written. It should be one of the books every family owns, right up there with Shakespeare. This beautifully crafted story takes you through 12 years of Scarlett O'Hara's life, and her heartbreaking romance. This book is impossible to put down once you start it.... everyone should read it. It's not tacky, or wishywashy... but real, and it touches the soul... trust me...read this book.
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Summary: Excellence in writing AND publishing
Review: "Gone with the Wind" is one of my favorite stories. As a writer and publisher I admire not just the craft of Margaret Mitchell but also that of her publisher. You do not find such excellence in editing and proofreading in today's books. This is one of those books so good, you find yourself turning again to the first page as soon as you've finished it!--Linda Donelson, author of "Out of Isak Dinesen: Karen Blixen's untold story"
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Summary: By far my favorite book!
Review: When my mom brought this home, at first I thought I wouldn't understand it. I started the book because I had seen the motion picture and fell in love with all of the characters. Once I started I could NOT stop! I read in the shower, I read while I was brushing my teeth, I read late into the night when I was supposed to be sleeping. I am only eleven years old but I still hold Gone With the Wind a treasure to my heart. My favorite character was Melanie. I became Melanie for the couple of weeks that I read this book. I adored Ashley and admired Rhett Butler. I read with intent interest at Scarlett's luxurious life,I struggled through the Civil War. I felt the O'hara family's hunger too. Even though I am young,I say this book is up there with the best literature there is!
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Summary: Gone with the Wind
Review: Ok, wow! What a great book! I first saw "Gone with the Wind" on a classic movie channel, and now I've read the book. If you buy it, you will not put it down - I mean I read 1041 pages in 3 days! This book will make you cry, for Rhett and Scarlett and is the best book I've ever read. It will make you cry so much, and personally, I really disliked Ashley for leading Scarlett on. This book is NOT racist, and it will give you a sense of romance better than Titanic ever could! The book describes Rhett's eyes, and make him come to life soooo much, and at the end it's sooo sad. Which is why I'm going to buy the sequel! Beware it leaves you hanging. Possibly the best book ever written EVER! BUY IT!
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Summary: Gone With The Wind Sweeps away my heart strings!
Review: Wow...Now this is a wonderful book. Gone With The Wind is something I know i should have read years ago! GWTW is so superbly a tale of the old south, and how it's changed by war. I was taken not only by it's vivacious and lively characters, but by it's wonderful forshadowing. And Rhett Butler, I just love to hate him! Gone With The Wind is a total must read!
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