Gone with the Wind

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Summary: Classic.
Review: Well, for starters, I read the book before ever seeing the movie. Margaret Mitchell did a great job on her first novel. I read Scarlett (gets a bit nasty in places, and totally unbelievable), but GWTW is THE book to read. My copy is 1,024 pages long. Don't freak. Amazingly enough, even people who don't like long books ought to like it. Now for the opinions. I hated Ashley, in the book and the movie. I didn't like Melanie very much ("Oh, Melly, don't be a goose.") 'cause she was so lovable. She was basically perfect. Rhett was a total jerk at times. You probably figured out by now that I side with Scarlett. She was tough, yet tender at times. I think that this book should occupy a place on your shelf or in your hand.

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Summary: A book overflowing with Character and Life...
Review: I first read this book when was 18 years old and was totally impressed, 10 years have gone, and I have not yet read a book that has surpassed my impression as being one of the greatest books I have ever read.

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Summary: Totally Quotable
Review: I'm 14. I read this book last winter and still quote words and actually use things the characters learned in this saga to improve my own life. Its almost like self-help but in such an entertaining way. The way the book is written, it is almost as if you are afraid to put the book down because the characters (especially Scarlett, she is quite busy) may do something without you. It is truely the best book I have ever read, and I don't even like historical fiction! i recommend this to anyone who can read. Enjoy!

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Summary: GREATEST BOOK EVER !!!
Review: When I saw this ~1000 page book, I got shocked. Actually my mother recommended me it. I really enjoyed every page. It is not the same as learning about U.S. Civil War in history. Everything was written so perfect that it was extremely hard to put the book down when the work awaited. I have never seen so strong characters as Scarlett and Rett had. I was so sad when the book was over, wanted it to last forever. I really love thick books if they are so great that this one. READ IT !!!

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Summary: Beautiful piece of art!
Review: When I look back on my sophomore year of high school, I will remember it as the year I read Gone With the Wind, and became hooked. I have thought about it everyday since I started it. I adore this story. The descriptions in this book will take your breath away. Once when she was back at Tara, in the dead of winter, I looked up and was shocked that the sun was shining, and there was food downstairs in the refrigerator. It will literally sweep you in. I read it in September, in a little less than a week. I didn't read it as a challenge or anything. It was actually a "rebelling" act. My mom hates the story line because she doesn't like how Southerners "won't let the war die." Her saying how much she hated it totally backfired because it only made me want to read it more so I could see what was so bad about it. Then I fell in love with it. When I re-read some of the dialogue, especially that at the end of the book, between Scarlett and Rhett, my heart positively aches. The language is so beautiful. I cried for an hour after I finished it. The ending is absolutely tragic, but there's no other way it could've ended and been as good. I don't understand how anyone can not like it. The Southern backdrop during the Civil War was a necessity to the essence of the story. I know slavery was one of America's greatest atrocities, but that's not what this book is about. It is the story of a woman trying to save herself and her home, and in the process, ruining the love of one of the most dashing, white knights of all fiction because of her only-human downfalls-greed, fear and lust.

I loved Scarlett's character. She was exactly as Rhett described-a brave, frightened, insensitive, bull-headed child. She did try to be good, and then something would happen to scare her, so she'd get mean again. I loved Melanie, too. I want to be a friend like she was. She was good, but not goody-goody. She loved people fiercely, as Scarlett wanted things fiercely. She stood by her beloved friend to the bitter end, even though she knew Scarlett had betrayed her. Rhett was such an absolutely wonderful person. He only couldn't show it to the everyday Scarlett-hardened and greedy-because she would think him weak. He was only tender and loving when she was in fear. I want to meet someone like him-I just hope I don't act like Scarlett! The characters were so human, I loved them all. Everyone should read this book. It is such a beautifully-written masterpiece. It's my favorite.

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Summary: Not bad.
Review: Not a bad novel for a first writer. It could almost be a classic except for a few points - a) it's unecessarily long and could have used more editing; b) the second half is weak and not very interesting; c) it's description of Reconstruction is very one-sided and half-correct and d)it's too racist. Other than that, it's not bad.

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Summary: This book is wonderful.
Review: Though I read this when I was 11, a few months ago, I enjoyed it. I read one hundred pages a night and I couldn't stop until I finished it. I hope that more people enjoy this book as well.

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Summary: A book for everyone- I highly recommend it!
Review: I read "Gone With the Wind" at the age of 12, and, even though it took me a long time to read, it is the best book I have ever read. Even now, two years later, I use examples and quotes form the book to use in everyday life. This book has something for everyone, romance, action, drama and comedy. Margaret Mitchell is brilliant in the way that she makes you sympathasize with the enemy. You never know what will happen next and it is impossible to put down!

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Summary: Spectactular!
Review: It never got boring. Every page was exciting. The character of Scarlet O'Hara is one that will be your favorite forever. All of her imperfections just make you love her more. It was one of those books that you wish wouldn't have ended, even though it is well over one thousand pages long. It is almost sad to think that no other book, in my mind, will ever live up to Gone With the Wind.

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Summary: Enchanting
Review: No words can express the feelings this novel has evoked in millions of readers across the globe, and in myself, as well. It sings a song of such captivating music that it tears itself into the very epitome of one's soul; Gone with the Wind has moved me, touched me, held me. It sheds light on lessons more precious than gold or silver, more valuable than platinum. I could go on and on...but I'm sure you get my drift. Cry, weep, laugh, smile...whatever you do, don't be a fool...don't miss out on this one.