
A monumental classic considered by many to be not only the greatest love story ever written, but also the greatest Civil War saga.
Publisher:
New York : Macmillan, 1936
ISBN:
9780025853904
0025853902
9780684830681
068483068X
0025853902
9780684830681
068483068X
Characteristics:
1037 p. ; 22 cm


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From the publisher: Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Civil War South, the classic story of tempestuous Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara and the dashing Rhett Butler comes to life in a new sixtieth anniversary edition tied to the publication of Mitchell's long-lost work, Lost Laysen. 60,000... Read More »
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movie_christian
Jun 05, 2014
"No girl in the County, with the possible exception of the empty-headed Cathleen Calvert, really liked Scarlett"
EuSei
Mar 24, 2014
"Frankly, I don't give a damn." (Butter never uttered "my dear" in the book, only in the movie; and the "damn" was a big no-no at the time!)

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momabear02
Jun 09, 2015
An epic, beautiful book set before, during, and after the Civil War. The rich characters and masterful story will stay with you long after you have finished it.
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Add a CommentOne of my all time favourite books.
Many interesting characters and love triangles in this "Great American Novel".
Explores the depth of human passions with an intensity as it vividly depicts the drama of the Civil War.
The American Civil War was a pretty dreadful time to live. This classical literature book (very thick and full of content) shows the horrors of living through this time, through the eyes of Scarlett O'Hara. Throughout the book, her character development from a girl who had it all to a girl who lost it all is fabulously detailed. Her determination and steely personality gets her through a lot, but that is precisely what blinds her from the affection of someone who loved her dearly. I think that while her stubbornness may have been attractive to some, it was a bit irksome to read. This book has broken many hearts, and will continue to do so for a long, long time. 4/5 Stars.
- @Siri of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library
I had read this book at an early age. This book was impressive and I liked it very much. The main character is a young girl named Scarlett. She once fell in love with a man but he married his cousin and then joined the army. Then Scarlett and his pregnant cousin began running away from panic and bad things. They have been through so many things and their relationship became really close. Scarlett found herself care about the girl. During the time, Scarlett attracted a few men and one of them loved her deeply. Scarlett turned to him for help when she needed money urgently. I would give this book a 4 out of 5.
- @Lize of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library
It was hard putting this book down. I read it every free minute I had between work, after work, when I awoke. Despite their flaws, I grew to care for many of the characters. I admired Scarlett's passionate determination and Melanie's unwavering loyalty and enjoyed Rhett's sardonic humor.
What an amazing book. I am in awe.
This book is the first love of my life. It is an amazing epic story of the Old South, a romanticized view to be sure, but very well-written. The characters jump off the page, and are fully dimensional human beings with strengths and weaknesses.
Love her or hate her, Scarlett is an unforgettable heroine who makes the best of the circumstances that life hands her, choosing survival and dragging all those she feels responsible for along for the ride.
I love how the story ended, and I am sure our dear, determined little Scarlet eventually warmed Rhett's heart again. They are so alike; she should have realized her love sooner!! I absolutely adore every character presented; even ol' Archie, fussy maid-like Frank, and wurthles Prissy. Though, Melanie was so dear, and gracious, and she was so similar to Ellen! But, the one character I naturally dislike would probably be "that creature", Bella Watling.
It is heartbreaking how Bonnie Blue Butler died. I wasn't even expecting it anymore than Scarlet and Rhett. And for her to die in such an ironic way; the same exact way Gerald said to have died, made it even more upsetting. It was very hard to put this book down, and I enjoyed every page of it.
If you like to be swept away in a great story, look no further. This was such an enjoyable read. Scarlett is one of the most interesting complex characters and the customs and society of the south made a wonderful setting. Highly recommended if you like to lose yourself in a big book.
This is an amazing book. Scarlett makes plenty of mistakes throughout the story, but finally realizes at the end who the people are that really matter to her. And of course, Melanie was just the biggest sweetheart ever :3.