Gone with the wind by Margaret Mitchell Review

Until recently, I have been almost completely unfamiliar with the story described in Margaret Mitchell's novel ‘Gone with the wind’. Many people advised me to watch this movie or read a book, but I had never reached this point, roughly realizing that this is just another sad love story.

From the very beginning, I didn't even want to read this book. Firstly, because the book is very long and large. Secondly, my dislike of novels and melodramas repelled me, but I still pulled myself together and opened this book, trying to read at least a Chapter. The beginning, like most books, is not particularly impressive, but after scrolling through about 5 pages, I began to slowly tighten.

My impressions of the book were not always the same, from the very beginning the story captured me, it was interesting to read. When I finished the quarter of the book, the novel bored me, and I decided to change the book, but the search for something interesting and exciting was unsuccessful, and I had to return to the novel. I read hard for a while, constantly checking how much I had already mastered and how much was left, but by the time I was halfway through the book, I was so engrossed that I couldn't stop reading. And now I can say that I was completely delighted.

I really liked that the book is a narrative of historical subjects, it describes the war between the North and the South in America, and for me it was very informative. The book, of course, has a large element of melodrama, but I did not understand whether the writer wanted to show the life and relationships of southerners against the background of the war, or whether she wanted to tell about her vision of the war with the help of fictional characters. Perhaps, however, both. Most of the book contains the story of Scarlett O’Hara and her family, but at the same time there are sometimes whole passages that depict only about the war.

For me, the characterization of the protagonists was particularly interesting. This is not particularly noticeable at the beginning of the book, but by the middle I began to understand that the characters are not static, their characters are revealed and change over time, as a result of certain events. Of course, the Central character is Scarlett, who caused me mixed feelings. Undoubtedly, of course, we can say that she is selfish and narcissistic. However, this is more likely due to her upbringing. I really appreciated the character for her personal qualities. She is very purposeful, never obeys anyone and relies only on herself and her decisions.

By the way, I also liked Rhett Butler, despite the fact that he is even more cynical and cruel than Scarlett. But at least he sees the world as it is, and he tries to be honest in his assessments with himself and, for the most part, with those around him. I really liked this couple, their dialogues turned out to be very funny. Moreover, despite their seeming unscrupulousness, these heroes were not strangers to good feelings. Scarlett has helped many people with whom her life is connected, and she has literally saved the lives of some, even if often guided by some ulterior motives or unaccountable fears. In addition, Rhett was capable of real respect and love.

The novel brings the feeling of sadness to the reader. Neither deserved this ending. Up until the last chapters, I hoped for the eternal love of the characters, but as in most melodramas, there are no happy endings.

In conclusion, I want to say that this novel will not leave anyone indifferent. Even people with hearts of stone. I finished reading this novel in tears, now I want to watch the movie. This book completely changed my understanding of love and feelings, which is why I think everyone should read or at least watch this wonderful novel.