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I usually make myself read a book before seeing the movie, but Mitchell's GWTW is different because I was introduced to the film when I was a child. Now, I can't bring myself to read Mitchell's book (because it's hard to read a book when you already know what is going to happen at every plot twist). Do I need to read Mitchell's GWTW first in order to fully appreciate and enjoy Rhett Butler's People, or not?

Lorraine I realize that you asked this question a long time ago, but I hope I never saw it and that is why I never commented on your question. I hope beyond ev…moreI realize that you asked this question a long time ago, but I hope I never saw it and that is why I never commented on your question. I hope beyond everything that I did not just 'blow it off.' Please, oh please, read Gone with the Wind. There is so much more in so many ways in Mitchell's book than there is in the movie. Quite a bit was left out of the movie. The movie was long, but, believe me, it would have been much much longer if everything in the book was put into the movie, but beyond that, it is an excellent book. You will get more of the feel of the Civil War from the book. You will understand the characters better. I could go on for quite a while, but let me leave it this way. GWTW is my favorite book and I have read it twice. I also saw the movie 1st, but reading the book totally envelopes you in the story, the characters, the Civil War, the Antebellum Period in the South (The description of the dresses alone will make you feel as though you are wearing one and what a feeling! ) I would not worry about reading Rhett Butler's People as that is before GWTW as well as beyond it. Also, it is no where near the category of Margaret Mitchell's book. Please read the book, Gone with the Wind. You will never be sorry that you took the time to read this fabulous book! This goes for anyone and everyone. Please, please do not miss an opportunity to read GWTW!(less)

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I really would like to know if Scarlett and Rhett get back together in Rhett Butler's People and exactly how that goes down. Please send me a spoiler!?

Mandy Carter Rhett Butler's People is a prequel to Gone With the Wind.…moreRhett Butler's People is a prequel to Gone With the Wind.(less)

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