Spellbinding novel....rotten history
I was one of those who disappeared for a few days until I finished the book. A great, spellbinding novel. With that said, the history in the book is terrible. This is such a warped perspective on slavery; it is history through the eyes of Simon LeGree. We are supposed to believe that the slaves really loved "Massa", instead of being kept in place by the lash, the chain, and the gun. Further, the Reconstruction governments in the South did some great things. The South has done an excellent job of rewriting history to make themselves look good. This novel is unfortunately the basis for many people's view of history of these times. We are supposed to feel bad that the "glorious" days of the slave plantation are "gone with the wind."
Personal Favorite
This book has been a personal favorite of mine since I was in Elementary School. Yes, I was born a book worm with an advanced reading level. I was named for Ashley from this very book and my brother was named for Rhett so I was required to read it, but not required to like it I just happened to fall in love with Margaret Mitchell and her story. It tells so many stories in one and has such an appeal to it no wonder it is still going strong after almost 75 years. I would recommend this book to anyone, although girls seem to enjoy it more as it is told by Scarlett's point of view. Scarlett is the girl you love to hate. She is so endearing and strong but so young and naive that you want to hit her and shelter her at the same time. Rhett is a man's man and women across the world want to have him. He exudes all that is strong and masculine while being head over heels in love with Scarlett and their baby girl. Ashley is a pity case as he is torn and used. Melanie is a personal favorite of mine, like a pet kitten. She is fierce and strong with claws of steel but purrs and mews with the innocence and undying love of a newborn baby kitten. All of the characters are developed well and are all very rounded. You will get lost in this time period and forget what a cell phone is.
Wonderful Storytelling
This is just such an enjoyable read. Scarlett is appropriately evil, and in the end redeemable.
Wonderful novel. I intend to read this again very soon. I had not realized how much better the book is than the movie!
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