Gone With the Wind Fans discussion

I have not read The Wind Done Gone: A Novel by Alice Randall, but have mixed feelings about doing so. I've read many of the reviews here on Goodreads, which are very polarized: everyone seems to love it or hate it with nothing in between. I completely understand the premise of the novel and believe it sounds interesting, but this book does seem to evoke some strong reactions. Has any one read The Wind Done Gone? If so, what did you think? Thanks!

It dosent seem to have great reviews...think III pass on this one

I read The Wind Done Gone because I wanted to get the perspective of the former slaves of Tara. It seemed to be the missing piece in the narrative. Rather than address the anachronistic portrayal of slaves, happy with their lot in life, Randall approaches the story as one with a grievance to be redressed. She cruelly twists the characters until they are unrecognizable.

The extensive discussions on this board of race, and Mitchell's depiction of slavery in the novel have been intelligent and well-researched. They give the reader an appreciation for what Mitchell intended, and belie the charge of racism. Randall's story can best be summed up by Shakespeare: "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."

The only other thing I got from reading TWDG was that everyone wants some Rhett action!

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thanks!!

How about Went with the Wind?? It's very funny!!