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Gone with the Wind

By: Margaret Mitchell
Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
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When Gone with the Wind appeared in 1936, it became on overnight sensation. Nothing like it in American literature had ever been seen. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize and become one of the most celebrated films of all time. It has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and been translated into 27 languages.

Gone with the Wind is both an historical novel and an examination of the bewildering changes that swept Georgia in the 1860s. The novel begins just before the Civil War opens and ends in 1871. During those intervening years Mitchell’s novel illustrates the struggles of the Georgians who lived through the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.

Here are the most famous characters in American literature: handsome, controversial Rhett Butler; spoiled, flirtatious Scarlett O'Hara; aristocratic gentleman Ashley Wilkes; and saintly Melanie Hamilton. As the lives of these and other equally fascinating characters play out against the chaotic background of war and Reconstruction, Gone with the Wind scales heights of human drama that have rarely been reached.

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Critic reviews

“The narrative is excruciatingly vivid. For days after reading Gone with the Wind, the reader lives the experiences of the characters Margaret Mitchell has given the world.” (London Times)

“No reader can come away without a sense of the tragedy that overcame the planting families in 1865 and without a better understanding of the background of present-day Southern life.” (The New York Times)

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Amazing audiobook, utterly brilliant

A truly epic book fantastically narrated an absolute must for any audiobook collection. One token you’ll never regret spending!

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A wonderful story

What a great story. There were times where I laughed, cried, raged, and loved. I wish there could be a part two!! I want to hear more!

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I love this book

the books great I've always loved it, but the man reading it is that bad I fall asleep he can't do female voice at all, really turned a good book bad

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Deliciously raucous feast for the ears

I very rarely write reviews but felt compelled in this instance. I wasn’t sure if I could stomach the racist language, it was a stab each time the word was spoken but had to keep reminding myself it was of the time and country - not that I’m in anyway excusing it of course.

The narrator was spectacular and nailed every accent and did them justice. He’s genius and felt he was done an injustice with an earlier review. He brought the characters to life with such vivid colour in a way I wasn’t expecting. He didn’t just read the book, he was the book!

The story itself is possibly one of the best I’ve ever heard. Compelling, intriguing, interesting and beautiful. A must read/listen, I feel richer for having heard it and felt very sad when it ended. Thank goodness for Lincoln, shame he isn’t around today 😉

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Gone with the wind

Thoroughly enjoyed this audible book, I had read it quite a long time ago, but had forgotten most of the story. Must admit that I kept thinking that Scarlet was not a very nice sort of person, who got her comeuppance in the end!

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Oh my!!! I am blown away

I’ve read many classics. This was one that had never really crossed my path! I’ve been enthralled for all 47 hours of the audiobook. Took a while getting used to the narration, but overall brilliantly executed.
This will stay with me for a long long time. An absolute epic novel.. this is definitely in my top 10 books of alll time. I’m sad it’s finished

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Amazing Amazing Amazing

The best 47 hours of my literary life. if you only read one more book in your life, make it this one. I can't believe it has taken me until I'm 43 to read this. having said that, if I'd read it at 18, I doubt it would have meant as much.
I was a bit dubious about the narrator in the first few moments, but then I got it, and what a performance! Beautifully done. Thank you.

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SUPERB.

Best book ever written. Audible brought it alive more than the film ever could.

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gripping story

I loved it. Interesting complex characters that you really care about.Also historically very informative.It holds ones interest throughout.

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Voice takes some getting used to!

I love this story, always have. For all it’s historical inaccuracy, it still gets us thinking about how we’d cope if our lives were shattered. Would we be brave and stoic like Mellie? Or brave and ambitious as hell like Scarlett.

Shame about the budget performance. Such a great story deserves better.

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