tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post4503986055232539478..comments2024-01-02T15:38:11.465-05:00Comments on Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books: Gone With The WindHeather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-17550727447640349002009-09-03T13:27:51.144-04:002009-09-03T13:27:51.144-04:00Heather, great review! I was flummoxed at how to ...Heather, great review! I was flummoxed at how to write a review of a 1000 page novel. You did a good job of digesting things. This is an amazing book. I haven't seen the movie (gasp!), but I look forward to reading your thoughts on how it holds up to the book.Jessica (The Bluestocking Society)http://thebluestockings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-60161101991450458862009-08-09T14:36:35.125-04:002009-08-09T14:36:35.125-04:00Stephanie - I think if I'd read the book befor...Stephanie - I think if I'd read the book before I watched the movie, I'd have hated the movie too.<br /><br />Jenny - Definitely!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-52717919355017897172009-08-09T00:11:46.959-04:002009-08-09T00:11:46.959-04:00This is a GREAT review of this book! I haven'...This is a GREAT review of this book! I haven't read it in ages but I definitely need to re-read it again!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-2815463932752850152009-08-08T00:19:42.425-04:002009-08-08T00:19:42.425-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this! I picked it up d...I'm so glad you enjoyed this! I picked it up during my freshman year of high school because it seemed like something I "should" read, and I absolutely adored every page of it. Hated the movie, though...Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263897351215100419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-12740626615629154642009-08-07T12:29:38.773-04:002009-08-07T12:29:38.773-04:00JP - I'd love to hear a guy's perspective ...JP - I'd love to hear a guy's perspective on this one. I truly loved it, despite the racism I wrote about above. Let me know if you ever pick it up!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-90593781930157473472009-08-07T11:10:33.181-04:002009-08-07T11:10:33.181-04:00wow - you have just reminded me about this.
i ha...wow - you have just reminded me about this. <br /><br />i have a friend who LOVES this but she's the only person i know who likes it. now that i know that you and other bloggers out there also think so highly of this i'm really intrigued! this sounds really good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-439204274519208972009-08-06T09:35:56.977-04:002009-08-06T09:35:56.977-04:00Erika - Thanks for that! Hmm ... do you think I c...Erika - Thanks for that! Hmm ... do you think I can get you to tell me the "very satisfying closure" when I see you on Saturday? I'd really love to know!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-13347571747597596992009-08-06T09:16:30.945-04:002009-08-06T09:16:30.945-04:00The sequel is Rhett Butler's people, and it is...The sequel is Rhett Butler's people, and it is fantastic. It tells the story from his pov, then gives very satisfying closure to this great epic.Erika Robuckhttp://www.erikarobuck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-63289492966383534192009-08-05T12:12:03.186-04:002009-08-05T12:12:03.186-04:00Becky - Thanks for leading the online group! I ad...Becky - Thanks for leading the online group! I added a link to your review. :)Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-53479720130510971822009-08-05T11:44:36.860-04:002009-08-05T11:44:36.860-04:00I loved your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed i...I loved your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) <br /><br />Here's <a href="http://blbooks.blogspot.com/2008/04/gone-with-wind.html" rel="nofollow">my review</a> of the book.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793618692608823102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-8193939026962869702009-08-05T08:41:56.410-04:002009-08-05T08:41:56.410-04:00Anna - Yes, I do "understand" it but I s...Anna - Yes, I do "understand" it but I still don't like it. But I do love the book anyway.<br /><br />Rebecca - I hope that you do read it - then we can have a discussion about the racism and also the wonderful parts of the book too!<br /><br />Goddess - Ooh, that IS saying something!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-31552337670899971042009-08-05T08:16:40.705-04:002009-08-05T08:16:40.705-04:00Loved this book! It is one of hte books that I ha...Loved this book! It is one of hte books that I have held onto after I read it. That says a lot since I usually don't do that!MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464529396665488947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-75048941725198346102009-08-05T08:07:07.624-04:002009-08-05T08:07:07.624-04:00I've put this off too simply because of the ra...I've put this off too simply because of the racism. <br /><br />Someone told me that they believe Mitchell was not racist; she just put those things in there so it would be a period piece. I'm intrigued, but I'm not sure I can believe that if she's describing the people using such offensive language.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for this glowing review. I'm moving it up my TBR queue.Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-23475954778176485802009-08-05T07:56:25.635-04:002009-08-05T07:56:25.635-04:00The racism that seemed to be the author's both...The racism that seemed to be the author's bothered me, too, but I guess it's related to the period during which she lived. Doesn't make it right, though.<br /><br />I enjoyed discovering the characters that weren't in the movie. I loved this book, and I plan to re-read it at some point...when I'm in the mood for a tome. ;)<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-58336201404715650962009-08-04T22:02:23.847-04:002009-08-04T22:02:23.847-04:00christina - Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :...christina - Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)<br /><br />moxie - Will was such a great character - the movie is really lacking without him in it. Do you know is SCARLETT was the title of the authorized sequel? I have read that one ...<br /><br />bermuda - The story itself was just over 1,000 pages but there was an extensive preface in my copy.<br /><br />rhapsody - good point!<br /><br />Sheri - Another movie that sticks closer to the plot would be great, but I can't imagine anyone else who could do such a good Scarlett!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-70402033171178832102009-08-04T19:06:56.001-04:002009-08-04T19:06:56.001-04:00This is my favorite book of all time. I, however,...This is my favorite book of all time. I, however, am definitely a Scarlett girl and my best friend is Mellie. She's the nice, sweet lady and I'm the mean vixen. But, that's why I love it! She is such a sassy brat! But, I admire her.<br /><br />I was shocked about the other children, too. I think it dramatically differs from the movie by her not having them. I think it would be interesting to see another remake of this movie, but tying closer to the book. Just to see how the movies would differ. <br /><br />Loved your review!<br /><br />SheriANovelMenageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328178716595263790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-87160494824278093632009-08-04T13:35:07.841-04:002009-08-04T13:35:07.841-04:00Great post. I agree it's a really good story,...Great post. I agree it's a really good story, and if you can make sure to be aware of the racist imagery, it probably gives one some sociological insight as well.rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-29425910328855870662009-08-04T13:30:33.925-04:002009-08-04T13:30:33.925-04:00It's been years since I read this, but I loved...It's been years since I read this, but I loved it too. I knew it was long, but didn't remember it being quite that long.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-70754310321720937812009-08-04T13:17:41.064-04:002009-08-04T13:17:41.064-04:00Oh! I'm so glad you did this post! The book re...Oh! I'm so glad you did this post! The book really is WAY better than the movie. I liked Will Benteen so much and I wish the other children had gotten into the movie. There was an authorized by MM's family sequel written and it is actually pretty good.MoxieMamaKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08476898618715285808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-35324706394746532572009-08-04T12:56:51.025-04:002009-08-04T12:56:51.025-04:00I don't know if I will ever get around to read...I don't know if I will ever get around to reading Gone with the Wind; and you're probably not going to believe this, but I haven't even seen the movie!<br /><br /><br />Still, your review of this book was GREAT. And if I had needed convincing you would have done it. :))christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-8563642819158811482009-08-04T12:21:46.990-04:002009-08-04T12:21:46.990-04:00Meghan - Like I said, I still loved the book despi...Meghan - Like I said, I still loved the book despite the racism but it DID bother me and I thought it unfair to not include that in my review. I'd had for someone to pick it up not knowing about that part of it.<br /><br />Shannansbooks - Thanks for visiting! I've heard good things about Rhett Butler's people - did you enjoy it? A long time ago I read SCARLETT in the hopes that I'd find out that she and Rhett got back together ... I honestly don't remember what happened in that book, but I don't think it turned out the way I wanted. :)Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-8589496077037398572009-08-04T12:14:31.128-04:002009-08-04T12:14:31.128-04:00I just finished Rhett Butler's people and I ca...I just finished Rhett Butler's people and I can agree with a lot of your points. I find it hard sometimes to get past the racism too but I like you also realize that is part of the story. I read Gone with the Wind when I was in 11th grade and hope to pick it up again in the future.Shannansbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05112482199977217782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-30930158962808850162009-08-04T12:13:20.594-04:002009-08-04T12:13:20.594-04:00I've read Gone with the Wind twice and I loved...I've read Gone with the Wind twice and I loved it both times. It is just a fantastic story, with great characters and drama and everything I want from a book like this. The racism does bother me, but Mitchell's view was probably normal for her time, so while it's wrong I try to appreciate the rest of the book and ignore those parts, if that makes sense.<br /><br />Glad you loved it too!Meghanhttp://chikune.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-84965636843340897902009-08-04T11:46:08.682-04:002009-08-04T11:46:08.682-04:00Nan - I'm so glad that I decided to read it .....Nan - I'm so glad that I decided to read it ... it truly is a wonderful book.Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-4325055222016488212009-08-04T11:35:30.928-04:002009-08-04T11:35:30.928-04:00I am so glad you read it and wrote about it. Somet...I am so glad you read it and wrote about it. Sometimes the old books just get left by the wayside until someone picks them up again and brings them to the attention of others. I read it way back when I was a teen, and my daughter read it when she was ten! Great book, great book review, Heather!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.com