Scarlett: The Sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Alexandra Ripley (Author), Dixie Carter (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1992

The timeless tale continues...
The most popular and beloved American historical novel
ever written, Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With the Wind" is
unparalleled in its portrayal of men and women at once
larger than life but as real as ourselves. Now bestselling
writer Alexandra Ripley brings us back to Tara and
reintroduces us to the characters we remember so well:
Rhett, Ashley, Mammy, Suellen, Aunt Pittypat, and, of
course, Scarlett.
As the classic story, first told over half a century ago,
moves forward, the greatest love affair in all fiction is
reignited; amidst heartbreak and joy, the endless,
consuming passion between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett
Butler reaches its startling culmination. Rich with
surprises at every turn and new emotional, breathtaking
adventures, "Scarlett" satisfies our longing to reenter the
world of "Gone With the Wind," and like its predecessor,
"Scarlett" will find an eternal place in our hearts.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The timeless tale continues... The most popular and beloved American historical novel ever written, Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind is unparalleled in its portrayal of men and women at once larger than life but as real as ourselves. Now bestselling writer Alexandra Ripley brings us back to Tara and reintroduces us to the characters we remember so well: Rhett, Ashley, Mammy, Suellen, Aunt Pittypat, and, of course, Scarlett. As the classic story, first told over half a century ago, moves forward, the greatest love affair in all fiction is reignited; amidst heartbreak and joy, the endless, consuming passion between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler reaches its startling culmination. Rich with surprises at every turn and new emotional, breathtaking adventures, Scarlett satisfies our longing to reenter the world of Gone With the Wind, and like its predecessor, Scarlett will find an eternal place in our hearts.

About the Author

Alexandra Ripley Alexandra Ripley, the writer chosen by the Margret Mitchell estate to write this sequal, was born and bred in the South and is the author of three bestsellers: Charleston, On Leaving Charleston,and New Orleans Legacy. She lives in the South with her husband.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Audioworks; Abridged edition (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671779664
• ISBN-13: 978-0671779665
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars THE CHARACTERS OF GONE WITH THE WIND TWOGETHER AGAIN, July 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Scarlett: The Sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind (Audio Cassette)

I FOUND THIS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VEREAD. THE CHARACTERS ARE ABOUT AS CLOSE AS MS.RIPLEY WILL GET TO THE REAL THING. ALTHOUGH I DO THINK THAT IF THE AUTHOR HAD USED MORE OF HER OWN IDEAS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER BOOK.BUT MAY I REMIND YOU THAT THE ORIGINAL AUTHORWAS A SUPURB WRITER AND NOTHING WILL COME CLOSETO GWTW, SO GIVE MS. RIPLEY A BREAK.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars don't be so hard on Alexandra Ripley, October 9, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Scarlett: The Sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind (Audio Cassette)

This is in response to some of the other reviews I just got done reading. It's true that the seaqual "Scarlett" wasn't as good as GWTW, but you should have known it wouldn't be before you read it. No one could ever possibly match Margaret Mitchell. The seaqual was still a good story though. I was very happy with the way Scarlett finally started maturing. And when she meets her Irish relatives- that part of the story is wonderful. And you have to admitt that Scarlett's daughter Cat is a great character created by Ripley. I do however have to agree with the opinions on Rhett's character- way underdeveloped. On the whole "scarlett" was a good story, I enjoyed it, although not as much as I enjoyed GWTW. Gone With the Wind will ALWAYS be my favorite.

5.0 out of 5 stars Happiness alas!, March 15, 2007

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cassie nielsen (Bothell, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scarlett: The Sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind (Audio Cassette)

For years I always wanted to know what might have happened. I loved gone with the wind and watching it every couple years. They don't make movies like that anymore! Where people say pardon and bless you! It was awesome to see Scarlets character evolve into and lady and an adult and have an instilled compasionate persona. This a was great and refreshing addtion to times that were almost gone with the wind.
Thanks,
Cassie