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A sequel to Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With the Wind".
Margaret Mitchell's story of Scarlett O'Hara's and Rhett Butler's beguiling, twisted love for each other, set against the gruesome background of a nation torn apart by war, is by all accounts epic--so much so that it feels untouchable. Yet McCaig's take on what many would consider a sacred cow of 20th-century American literature is a worthy suitor for Mitchell's many ardent fans, for reasons that may not be altogether obvious. It would be easy to look at Gone With the Wind and Rhett Butler�s People side by side and catalog what is accurate and what isn't and tally up the score. In doing so, however, the fan is apt to miss out on the best part of this whole book: Rhett Butler himself. McCaig's Rhett is thoroughly modern, both a product of his Charleston plantation and an emphatic rejection of it. He is filled with romance and ingenuity, grit and wit, and a toughness matched only by a sense of humility that evokes so gracefully the hardship and heartbreak of a society falling apart. It's not hard to love Rhett in his weakness for Scarlett's love, but it is entirely amazing to love him as he rescues Belle Watling, mentors her bright young son Tazewell, adores his sister Rosemary, dotes on dear Bonnie Blue, and defends his best friend Tunis Bonneau to the very end.
To pluck a character from a beloved book and recalibrate the story's point-of-view isn't an easy thing to do. Ultimately, the new must ring true with the old, and this is where Rhett Butler�s People succeeds beyond measure. In the spirit of Mitchell's masterpiece, McCaig never questions that love--of family, lover, land, or country--is the tie that binds these characters to life, for better or worse. --Anne Bartholomew
Margaret Mitchell's story of Scarlett O'Hara's and Rhett Butler's beguiling, twisted love for each other, set against the gruesome background of a nation torn apart by war, is by all accounts epic--so much so that it feels untouchable. Yet McCaig's take on what many would consider a sacred cow of 20th-century American literature is a worthy suitor for Mitchell's many ardent fans, for reasons that may not be altogether obvious. It would be easy to look at Gone With the Wind and Rhett Butler�s People side by side and catalog what is accurate and what isn't and tally up the score. In doing so, however, the fan is apt to miss out on the best part of this whole book: Rhett Butler himself. McCaig's Rhett is thoroughly modern, both a product of his Charleston plantation and an emphatic rejection of it. He is filled with romance and ingenuity, grit and wit, and a toughness matched only by a sense of humility that evokes so gracefully the hardship and heartbreak of a society falling apart. It's not hard to love Rhett in his weakness for Scarlett's love, but it is entirely amazing to love him as he rescues Belle Watling, mentors her bright young son Tazewell, adores his sister Rosemary, dotes on dear Bonnie Blue, and defends his best friend Tunis Bonneau to the very end.
To pluck a character from a beloved book and recalibrate the story's point-of-view isn't an easy thing to do. Ultimately, the new must ring true with the old, and this is where Rhett Butler�s People succeeds beyond measure. In the spirit of Mitchell's masterpiece, McCaig never questions that love--of family, lover, land, or country--is the tie that binds these characters to life, for better or worse. --Anne Bartholomew
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Melissa W. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
"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.
Marianne S. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
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!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
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.
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Tamara A. (I was not disappointed in this story at all. I was a little leary, because Gone With The Wind is one of my all time favorites. But once I started reading I couldn't put this book down. If Gone With The Wind is a permanent part of your library, then you must complete it with Rhett Butler's People.........
If you have read the sequel, Scarlet, this book doesn't go with it. However, this is a great book with a wonderful story.
I saw this book at the grocery store and was compelled to purchase it. It laid in my TBR pile for quite some time. I was afraid that I would be disappointed. I was not!!! What a wonderful wonderful addition to the story. This sequel is FAR superior to the earlier effort name "Scarlett." If you love GWTW you will really enjoy this book!
I loved this book! I could just see Rhett riding his horse. I could see the Antebellum south and the Civil War. I could'nt put it down!
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