Gone With the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell

Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell, is a book about the events that occurred during the Civil War in the United States. They are shown through the life story of Scarlett O'Hara, a spoiled girl from the rich southern family that owned cotton plantations and slaves. The life of her prosperous family and southern society was ruined by the war that broke out between northern and southern states. Scarlett had to leave her home and move to Atlanta. After that, the reader can follow the series of tragic events in her life that are caused by the violent and long war. Scarlett has to learn how to make important and life-changing decisions by herself, be responsible for peoples' lives, and get over the losses that seem to be impossible to go through.

This book has been my favorite novel for many years. Ever since I've read it, I think it is a true masterpiece. It combines the life story full of love and tragedy and the actual history of the real events. It shows a different point of view in the Civil War - the point of view of a southern people. This book makes us understand how hard it is for southerners to change their entire lifestyle, accept new values and get used to new rules in the society. But at the same time, the book tells an amazing life story of a girl that makes the book different from just a simple boring history book. Scarlett is an incredible and reliable character that captures the readers' interest and doesn't let go until the very last page of the book. Her relationships with people, her love, her tragedies and losses make "Gone with the Wind" and incredible novel that you will never forget once you read it. This book has made me cry, laugh, and go through all the emotions possible like no other story that I've ever read. I would recommend this book to a person of any age because this book is real masterpiece.

Reviewed by Ellie, grade 12