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"Rhett Butler's People" is a unique view of "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell from Rhett Butler's perspective. This is a MUST READ for anyone who loves the movie or book. I was a bit disappointed that the author, Donald McCaig, did not address the storyline laid out in "Scarlett" by Alexandra Ripley. Nevertheless, this book was very well written and gave a wonderful new perspective to the timeless love story of Rhett and Scarlet. McCaig re-created the passion, drama and sometime tragedy between the lovers with faithful yet imaginative imagery. He gave Rhett a background, family and friendships that are believable without loosing the mystery of the tall, dark and handsome hero that every woman longs to fall in love with.

I have read mixed reviews about this book, but being a fan of Gone With the Wind i felt compelled to try. I did try, but it starts and then goes back to tell another story and it just keeps repeating this way. i feel as if the author felt compelled to make it a 700 page book. It is not worth it in my opinion. it is too long and really you already know the ending so why bother, the fact that you didn't know the story of Rhett doesn't mean you need to read 700 pages to find out it ends the same!

I noticed this at the bookstore over the weekend and was immediately taken aback. I thought "WOW." Being a Gone With The Wind fan I thought that this just might be interesting, especially since the author was hand picked by Margaret Mitchell to write the novel.

I was not disappointed. The saga never ends-----excellent!

Don't miss this one!

Love and Angel Hugs
Marian in CA.

I really liked this book. Gone With the Wind is one of my favorites and also Scarlett so this completed the story. I liked it so well that after I read it in hardcover I ordered it from here in paperback so it would match my copies of Gone With the Wind and Scarlett to keep and read again someday.

If you have seen Gone With The Wind or read the book, you will love this one. If you have not then this is a perfect intro. It is the story of Rhett's heart, his life with his father, and slaves of the Low Country. This was a perfect read. You will even run into Scarlett O'Hara again as she was such a big part of his life. This will be a fast read because it is hard to put down once you start.

An interesting view of the classic story. Not all would agree with the approach.
But I thought it was pretty good.