Have you ever wanted to like a book, but we're just so disappointed with it? But all in all, the whole history of the making of Gone With The Wind was amazing. I had heard snippets of what I learned in the book such as the risks of making the movie, etc. I even enjoyed learning about the relationship between Carole Lombard and Clark Gable. And I went online to find out more and of course, will now watch the movie, making my family watch it with me so I can point out all the things I learned.
However, the main story and characters were clearly contrived, flat, and all together soap opera-ish (there should be a word for that). I couldn't figure out the main character. I kind of imagined a cardboard cutout with a person behind using dialogue. Her roommate seemed to float in and out of the plot solely when convenient. And the love interest, Andy, had mood swings and was so closed off you had to wonder where the love interest spawned.
But maybe after I watch GWTW, I'll rate the book better. Nah, probably not.