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Awards
Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 21 2003.Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 100 2003.
Shortlisted for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003.
Winner of Pulitzer Prize Novel Category 1937.
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Description
Many novels have been written about the Civil War and its aftermath. None take us into the burning fields and cities of the American South as "Gone With the Wind" does, creating haunting scenes and thrilling portraits of characters so vivid that we remember their words and feel their fear and hunger for the rest of our lives.
In the two main characters, the white-shouldered, irresistible Scarlett and the flashy, contemptuous Rhett, Margaret Mitchell not only conveyed a timeless story of survival under the harshest of circumstances, she also created two of the most famous lovers in the English-speaking world since Romeo and Juliet.
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I heard Gone With the Wind was a good book, but I can't find a copy. Is it anything like the movie?
Caroline McLean commented:
Haha. I agree Rexina. It is a great classic novel that can be re-read and you always find new areas that you may have skimmed over before. I am also a sucker for re-reading 1984 by George Orwell. A brilliant novel that has not dated.
Considering we've had quite a bit of talk about Gone wth the Wind recently, and seeing as it's one of my favourite books of all time, I'm posting a review just to try and sell to those of you who are still unsure!
As I've said, most people have this conception that Gone with the Wind is this big old soppy love story, but I don't think that's true.
The book opens at the begining of the American Civil War, and our heroine, Scarlet O'Hara's only concern is teasing her many suitors.
When the man ... more
Book Crazy commented:
booklover you wrote an excellent review i think i might look out for this book it sounds great
Pezter commented:
i'm currently keeping my eyes open for a copy of this for my dad's lady friend, during my regular scouring of local charity shops ("hi, my name is Paul and i'm an addict..."), and i am tempted to look into it before i hand it on
Just finished Gone with te Wind, it took me 3 days to read it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the movie and I LOVED this book. Just enough difference to keep it interesting and different if you had seen te movie. This is my new all time favorite. I am just so sad it took me 20 years to finally read it.
Nadine commented:
this is a book that i have been thinking of getting to read for a while now. i will now add it to the list of books on my must have list. thanks
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JB lover 4 ever commented:
oops i spelled "haven't "wrong.
PLLITTLE commented:
Gone with the Wind the book was way better than the movie! I love the movie but the book is still my #1 choice! The Book Scarlett is also a great read.