Scarlett

the sequel to Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With the Wind".

Hardcover, 759 pages

English language

Published Aug. 25, 1991 by Macmillan London.

ISBN:
978-0-333-49099-0
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reviewed Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley (Gone with the Wind, #2)

Review of 'Scarlett' on 'Goodreads'

Felt like reading this again so I did. I had forgotten how blatantly racist this book is. Too bad because it is a very good story, great pace, great characters. I'll let the 4 star rating stand because I like the story of star crossed lovers Rhett and Scarlet, two scoundrels who belong together but just can't seem to get it together.

reviewed Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley (Gone with the Wind, #2)

Review of 'Scarlett' on 'Goodreads'

Gone with the Wind is one of those classics that I've always meant to read and it did not disappoint.

Published in 1937, the Pulitzer Prize winning novel was a story of survival, a shocking commentary on societal attitudes concerning race, class, and women, but most of all, it is a super-sad love story.

Mitchell's story spans a period of about twelve years, illustrating what life was like for wealthy young people, such as a spoiled teenaged Scarlet O'Hara. Her life on her father's plantation, Tara, was uncomplicated and carefree. Gradually, however, the Civil War ends life as they know it, and they must all find ways of going on with a life that is nothing like the one they were raised to live.

Of course, the standout issue of this time period is slavery. Mitchell's portrayal and description of slaves, both individually and as a group, make for some …

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