Scarlett

Men fall for her like flies. Women look at her with pure unabashed envy. Society regards her as a sinful one. She is Scarlett O'Hara and she is back with more chutzpah in the sequel to the worldwide favourite Gone with the Wind. Although not much acclaimed, Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley does not quiver with lack of intensity or passion. She explores a Scarlett who is mature and sensuous with the flush of womanhood. Ripley traces the growth of Scarlett the fiery girl to Scarlett the lady who has realized her self. The reader gets lost in her struggle with her love for Rhett and her despair in being unable to reach out to him. And in her epiphany of understanding what love is all about.

Most readers will pick up the book to know what happened to Rhett and Scarlett. But as one makes progress the question takes a backseat in front of Scarlett's passionate self, sweeping the reader along through her fortunes and misfortunes. Most of all the book is a fascinating picture of the psychological ups and downs of a soul who has to battle myriad emotions of love, yearning and pride. Although the book is a good read, the ending leaves much to be desired. After a racy read it comes to an end with definite soppy predictability. However, its a good book to pick up just for Scarlett.

This review weighs the pros and cons of Scarlett.

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