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Scarlett

Alexandra Ripley
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Scarlett

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Alexandra Ripley

Scarlett

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

884

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Romance
Setting

Georgia And Ireland • 1870s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley is a continuation of Margaret Mitchell's classic, Gone with the Wind. The story follows Scarlett O'Hara as she navigates life and love in the post-Civil War South, seeking reconciliation and personal growth. The novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the challenges faced during Reconstruction.

Romantic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

71,082 ratings

59%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley, the sequel to Gone with the Wind, has received mixed reviews. Fans appreciate its effort to continue the beloved saga, praising its detailed settings and character development. However, some criticize it for lacking the depth and charm of the original, with noticeable differences in writing style and pacing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Scarlett?

Readers who enjoy Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley appreciate historical romance and character-driven narratives. Fans of Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough will likely find similar enjoyment in this sequel's rich exploration of love and resilience amidst historical upheavals.

4.1

71,082 ratings

59%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

884

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Romance
Setting

Georgia And Ireland • 1870s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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