With a lovely bunch og bookstagrammers who form ‘The Big Classics Book Club’, I have just finished ‘Gone with the Wind’. Confession number one: I have never seen the film. Confession number two: I would never have read the book without my lovely book club pals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘Gone with the Wind’ is a wonderful story. I realise that some of the attitudes and language may be questionable in our more enlightened times, however, you read it with modern eyes and historical context. The writing is delightful; I was drawn in from page one. The characters are so vividly created, you have images of each in your head as you read. And the drama – I am not sure I have ever read anything so melodramatic (and addictive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, there are some surprises and, for me, that was the strong female leads. Scarlett, although a little Marmite at times, is a fantastic character; an incredibly strong and determined young woman, even in the darkest of times. And Melly, her most loyal friend, has a quiet strength that eventually shines in the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, the men are often the foolish characters. Although, Rhett Butler, with all his faults, is quite a romantic hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was honestly blown away by this book. My love of history wants to research all the events and my love of reading adored the escapism and the drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, please, don’t be put off by those big classics – find a buddy and read them. They honestly can be quite surprising.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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