Gone with the wind

by Margaret Mitchell

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A Classic Tale of Love, War, and Survival

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era, Gone with the Wind tells the unforgettable story of Scarlett O'Hara—a fiercely determined woman whose life is forever changed by the devastation of war, loss, and the struggle for survival.

With her unrelenting will to persevere, Scarlett navigates the ruins of the South, torn between her passionate love for the charismatic Rhett Butler and her longing for a lost past. A sweeping epic of romance, resilience, and personal transformation, Gone with the Wind is a tale of strength, betrayal, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

# civil war # classic # romance
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3 reviews for Gone with the wind

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Scarlet - Jan. 4, 2026, 2:40 p.m.


What impressed me most was Scarlett’s strength. No matter how many times her world collapses, she refuses to give up. I admired her determination to survive, rebuild, and move forward even when everything familiar is taken away from her.

I see Scarlett as a character who grows through hardship rather than comfort. She makes mistakes, learns the hard way, and still manages to stand back up. I liked that the story does not present her as perfect or ideal. Instead, it shows her as human—ambitious, stubborn, and resilient. That honesty made the novel feel real and emotionally engaging.

I also appreciated how the novel captures change and uncertainty through Scarlett’s eyes. I felt the fear, loss, and struggle that come with sudden shifts in life. Watching Scarlett adapt to new realities, take responsibility, and protect what matters to her gave the story a strong sense of purpose.

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3/5

Maria - Aug. 17, 2025, 4:50 p.m.


I was swept up in the drama of Gone with the Wind—Scarlett O’Hara is selfish, ruthless, and unforgettable. The story is addictive, even at 500 pages. But the book’s romanticized view of the South and slavery is disturbing. For me, it’s powerful storytelling wrapped in a deeply flawed perspective.

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3/5

Olivia - Aug. 7, 2025, 2:35 p.m.


Reading Gone with the Wind was a mixed experience for me. On one hand, it’s clearly ambitious and paints a big, dramatic picture of the South during and after the Civil War. On the other, the actual plot feels like a long, drawn-out soap opera with a lot of the usual tropes—love triangles, family drama, survival through hardship. It doesn’t really do anything unpredictable.

And then there’s Scarlett O’Hara.

Honestly? She’s exhausting. She’s selfish, manipulative, and never really learns from her mistakes. I get that she’s meant to be flawed and complex, but I just found her annoying most of the time. She constantly chases after people who don’t want her, ignores the ones who do, and seems incapable of introspection. She's strong, sure—but being strong without any real growth just makes her frustrating.