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Scarlett (The Sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind) & Rhett Butler's People (The Authorized Novel Based on ...). Unknown Binding – January 1, 1991

by Alexandra Ripley (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 4,184 ratings
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The timeless tale continues... The most popular and beloved American historical novel ever written, Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind is unparalleled in its portrayal of men and women at once larger than life but as real as ourselves. Now bestselling writer Alexandra Ripley brings us back to Tara and reintroduces us to the characters we remember so well: Rhett, Ashley, Mammy, Suellen, Aunt Pittypat, and, of course, Scarlett. As the classic story, first told over half a century ago, moves forward, the greatest love affair in all fiction is reignited; amidst heartbreak and joy, the endless, consuming passion between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler reaches its startling culmination. Rich with surprises at every turn and new emotional, breathtaking adventures, Scarlett satisfies our longing to reenter the world of Gone With the Wind, and like its predecessor, Scarlett will find an eternal place in our hearts.
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  1. Print length
    823 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Warner Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1991
  5. Dimensions
    8.66 x 5.91 x 1.06 inches
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003D0WD86
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Warner Books (January 1, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Unknown Binding ‏ : ‎ 823 pages
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.66 x 5.91 x 1.06 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 4,184 ratings

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Customers find the book to be a great follow-up to Gone with the Wind, with a creative and fulfilling ending that keeps the original characters true to the original book. They appreciate the descriptive writing and historical elements, particularly the engaging combination of history and fiction, with one customer noting the accurate portrayal of cultural and political backgrounds. While some customers find it enthralling, others consider it boring, and the pacing receives mixed reviews, with some finding it quick-moving while others find it slow.

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321 customers mention "Readability"321 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a good read that matches the quality of the original novel, describing it as extremely good and very interesting.

"...Still, I found it a very satisfying love story and it kept me reading late into the night (two nights in a row!)...." Read more

"...This is a fantastic read, easily the best book I've read in years. I'm only sorry it took me so long to finally give it a chance...." Read more

"...I think this is a great read if you are looking for some closure for GWTW." Read more

"I loved this book! It reminds me that the Southerner's side of aftermath of the Civil War hadn't been told until now...." Read more

188 customers mention "Story quality"146 positive42 negative

Customers love the story of this book, praising its creative and fulfilling ending with an imaginative plot line that continues without interruptions.

"...Ripley paints a compelling picture of Ireland, its people and their struggles, with wonderful characters, rich dialog and emotional scenes...." Read more

"...deeper and more layered and I appreciate that she chose to pick up the story's timeline right where the original book left off, it helped close the..." Read more

"...through some of the Ireland plots of her story, but the overall story seemed plausible to me. I also really came to care about Scarlett...." Read more

"...The thought processes of Scarlett O'Hara are enthralling...." Read more

78 customers mention "Character development"64 positive14 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that it keeps the original characters true to the original book and fairly transforms Scarlett's character.

"...picture of Ireland, its people and their struggles, with wonderful characters, rich dialog and emotional scenes...." Read more

"...her own writing style to match Margaret's and she perfectly captures the spirit of Scarlett and of Rhett...." Read more

"...Anyways, I felt like the characters were relatively connected well to GWTW and I enjoyed meeting the rest of Scarlett's family...." Read more

"...Rhett Butler, however, is a wonderfully complex character, and it's for the drawing of him, not Scarlett, that I most tip my hat to Margaret Mitchell..." Read more

75 customers mention "Writing quality"56 positive19 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its descriptive style and easy readability.

"...Ireland, its people and their struggles, with wonderful characters, rich dialog and emotional scenes...." Read more

"...glad to have been proved wrong Ms. Ripley does a fantastic job of curbing her own writing style to match Margaret's and she perfectly captures the..." Read more

"...But if you're looking for an enjoyable read that includes great writing style and cohesive plot moves, this is not for you." Read more

"...tell this simple, meandering tale, and consequently the text seems bloated and interminable...." Read more

34 customers mention "Sequel"29 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate this sequel, describing it as a great follow-up to Gone with the Wind that beautifully continues the story.

"I love Gone With The Wind. When I found Scarlett, I had my doubts; there's no way it could ever measure up. Wrong. It measured up and then some...." Read more

"I LOVE "Gone With the Wind"!! I read it for the first time in high school...." Read more

"This was just as good as gone with the wind. I read it in 4 days. If anybody read gone with the wind should read this book." Read more

"...It was a great sequel to Gone With The Wind !" Read more

29 customers mention "Historical accuracy"26 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the historical accuracy of the book, noting its engaging combination of history and fiction, with particular praise for its thorough research into Irish history.

"...Ripley paints a compelling picture of Ireland, its people and their struggles, with wonderful characters, rich dialog and emotional scenes...." Read more

"...They are good, well-researched historical fiction that maybe veer slightly a bit more toward romance than I tend to like, but I would call them good...." Read more

"Alexandre Ripley's attention to detall, GWTW, and historical facts are spot on. She channels Scarlett perfectly. Margaret Mitchell would be proud." Read more

"I loved learning about Ireland and some of their customs from so long ago...." Read more

38 customers mention "Enjoyment"21 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the book, with some finding it enthralling and enjoyable, while others describe it as boring and not worth reading.

"...way to end it and Scarlett fulfills that for me in a way that is satisfying and well done." Read more

"...Overall, however, the book is too long, too dull, too shallow, and too pointless to be considered a worthy sequel to *Gone With The Wind*." Read more

"...a different writing style then Margaret Mitchell, yet an enjoyable story." Read more

"...All the silly little details make it a very boring read..... I didn't like this novel at all...." Read more

27 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it quick moving and noting a seamless transition from the beginning, while others describe it as slow.

"...She's also scantily educated; GWTW tells us that in the first chapter. Would this character up and go to Ireland?..." Read more

"...on a book I paid for, but good news, I'm 2/3 through and it is finally picking up...." Read more

"...Overall, however, the book is too long, too dull, too shallow, and too pointless to be considered a worthy sequel to *Gone With The Wind*." Read more

"...There are tons of pointless conversations and story lines that could be edited from the novel and the resulting story would not be altered a bit...." Read more

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  • Regan
    5.0 out of 5 stars If You Only Saw the Movie...you must read this sequel to the great love story in Gone With The Wind!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2012
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    Unless you are fan of Margaret Mitchell and read her book, you can ignore the low reviews. My review is for those who only saw the movie GONE WITH THE WIND. After seeing the movie for the umpteenth time and once again being disappointed there was no happy ending (sorry you classic lovers, but the ending where Scarlett says she'll find a way to win Rhett back just begs for the rest of the story!), I was glad there was a sequel where I'd get my happy ending even if it had to be written by someone other than Margaret Mitchell.

    SCARLETT satisfies the romance lover's need for the ending we crave. It tells us what happened to Scarlett and Rhett after he left her, after she declared her love for him and he told her he didn't give a damn.

    The story begins in 1873, as Melanie, Scarlett's lifelong friend, is buried and the mourners standing around gossip about Scarlett, saying she's "all business, and no heart." When Atlanta society cuts her, Scarlett is left very much alone. It's the bane of a strong woman's existence, that people think she doesn't care and hate her for it when, in fact, she cares very much though she doesn't allow herself to show it. Of course, in Gone With The Wind Scarlett was selfish and spurned Rhett's love when offered. And when she finally realized she loved him, it was too late. He believes she only wants him because he doesn't want her. But stay tuned...Scarlett is about to grow up. Where you wanted to slap her in the movie, now you will want to hug her as she triumphs over many trials on the way to learning how to love.

    For much of the 823 pages, the story is told through Scarlett's perspective. Though Scarlett shows great kindness to others and pursues Rhett because she genuinely loves him, her motives are often misunderstood and others, quick to judge, reject her. Society snubs her and Rhett is cold, even cruel. His only aim is to get out of the marriage, describing her as a drug that will destroy him. (It was easy to see Clark Gable saying those lines.)

    The book is divided into four sections, each finding Scarlett in new place:

    Lost in the Dark (Atlanta)
    High Stakes (Charleston)
    New Life (Savannah)
    The Tower (Ireland)

    Ripley paints a compelling picture of Ireland, its people and their struggles, with wonderful characters, rich dialog and emotional scenes. We mourn the lost history of the O'Hara family as Scarlett seeks to regain her family's land. And we cheer Scarlett as her incredible intelligence and courage rebuild, at least in part, what was lost.

    If you are used to the pace of a normal historical romance, this story may seem a bit meandering. (There are whole chapters where Scarlett and Rhett never encounter each other.) Still, I found it a very satisfying love story and it kept me reading late into the night (two nights in a row!). When the "black moment " came, it was the blackest I've ever experienced. But the ending is a sweet reward. The book is a treasure. I recommend it!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
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    First of all I apologise in advance for the length of this review. I am from the South and I grew up less than 2 hours away from Atlanta Georgia, in my house there were always two books on our coffee table at all times, The Bible and Gone With The Wind. I've read Margaret Mitchell's classic so many times I know it cover to cover. I've known about this sequel for quite a few years now, but I never felt inclined to read it partly bc for a long time I wanted to leave Rhett Scarlett and their world where the creator Margaret left them. As I've gotten older, I've returned to Gone With the Wind periodically and i finally decided to give this book a try. I told myself if I wasn't into the story by the end of the first chapter I would put it down and in all honesty, I didn't expect to like it at all. I didn't think anyone else could continue such a legendary story other than the original writer. I was pleasantly surprised and glad to have been proved wrong Ms. Ripley does a fantastic job of curbing her own writing style to match Margaret's and she perfectly captures the spirit of Scarlett and of Rhett. It did not feel like a book written by someone else. It simply felt like a continuation of the story.
    I cried. I laughed. I bit my nail to the quick and I truly could not put it down. I personally got an immense amount of satisfaction in seeing these characters I hold so near and dear to my heart evolve and become deeper and more layered and I appreciate that she chose to pick up the story's timeline right where the original book left off, it helped close the gap between the two books and made you really feel as though one person had written both. I won't ruin the story with spoilers but I will say that the story takes Scarlett and Rhett to places physically and emotionally that you'd never expect and although the old south will always be a huge part of this story no matter who is writing it, Ms. Ripley also manages to take these characters you love so much to new heights and better places. It will never be the original and it isn't meant to be, it's meant to continue the story as if Margaret Mitchell was writing it herself and she accomplished that and so much more.
    This is a fantastic read, easily the best book I've read in years. I'm only sorry it took me so long to finally give it a chance.
    I find that my deep love for the world of Gone with the Wind is shared with tons of people and many people grew up with it on their coffee tables just as I did. If that's the case and you too don't believe this sequel will do it justice I'm here to tell you, it goes above and beyond expectations. If you've ever wished the story of Scarlett and Rhett had continued, please read this. It's absolutely wonderful. Happy Reading!
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  • Rebyroo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    I read Gone with the wind in three days as a young girl. I hesitated to read this because it was a different author. Nkw, 60 years later,, I'm sorry I waited.
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  • Brittany Daleske
    4.0 out of 5 stars Found some closure
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016
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    I have to admit--I am a sucker for happy endings. I loved Gone With the Wind sooo much, and I came to care about the characters as I read it, especially Rhett Butler. I felt like so much was left to ponder at the end of Gone With the Wind, that I truthfully was losing sleep over the lack of happy ending haha...so I picked up Scarlett looking for some closure.

    Scarlett is not as bad as some reviews make it seem, or possibly I'm just not that picky. I enjoyed the plot line overall. I did do a lot of skimming through some of the Ireland plots of her story, but the overall story seemed plausible to me. I also really came to care about Scarlett. She slowly develops and changes from the selfish, hot-headed girl from GWTW to a caring, mature woman. However, I felt like the end of the story did not do the justice I was seeking. This book is 820 some pages and the ending where Rhett and Scarlett reunite is a like measly 6 pages. Rhett's character in the end seemed a little off too. I also couldn't get past why Rhett and others were accusing her of abandoning him, when he clearly wrote to her that he would never try to find her again and that she was to leave his mother's house and Charleston after their deal because he was never going to see her again. She had little choice to do else but move on like he had demanded, but maybe I missed something.

    Anyways, I felt like the characters were relatively connected well to GWTW and I enjoyed meeting the rest of Scarlett's family. I think this is a great read if you are looking for some closure for GWTW.
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  • cindy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wundervoll
    Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2017
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    Passt genau zum ersten teil, fesselnd von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite. Ich bin froh dass es dieses Buch gibt.
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  • puyopuyo
    3.0 out of 5 stars 筆者はよく頑張っているのですが・・・
    Reviewed in Japan on April 27, 2002
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    あの「風と共に去りぬ」の続編を書くことは誰にも出来ないかもしれないし、だからこそ原作者のマーガレット・ミッチェルは「既に物語りは完結している」として二度と筆をとらなかったのでしょう。
    この続編を書いたリプリーは良く頑張っていると思います。原作のエピソードを踏まえた展開は原作のファンにとってはありがたいところですし、まるで原作で続編のために伏線がはってあったように感じられる箇所もありました。
    森瑤子の翻訳版を最初に読んでから洋書を読んだのですが、違いにびっくり！です。翻訳版、というよりは森瑤子の「創作」と言えると思います。もっともこの点については本人も翻訳する際の葛藤を認め、純粋な「翻訳」ではないことを述べてはいますが。細かいエピソードが翻訳では全く別のものに置き換わっていたりするので、「もう一つの続編」を読むつもりで翻訳と読み比べてはいかがでしょうか。
    因みに続編のテレビ映画も見ましたが、星は一つもあげられない内容だったと思います（ストーリーも途中から全く別のものになっていましたし・・・一体いくつの「続編」ができてしまうのでしょう？）
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  • dobbylives
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sequal GWTW
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2008
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    Absolutley loved it! A bit iffy in places but on the whole a job well done. AR has created a plausible ending to the GWTW ... After all tommorrow is another day and what a day what an ending fabulous. I also bought the film and was vastly disappointed but i did see a few years ago a made for tv version that was ace if anyone knows how to get hold of this it was on sky one thats all i know and obviously it was called 'Scarlett@
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  • Kimberly Baxter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly well written!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2021
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    Cannot wait to purchase a hardcover or paperback as well. Amazing book, I bought the kindle version first. If you loved Gone With The Wind you will adore this sequel!
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  • Massi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
    Reviewed in Spain on June 29, 2024
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    Buena calidad de papel, agradable al tacto, bien imprimido.
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