I have read this novel and it is perfect novel in my opinion. Very easy to read and understand. I did not like war scenes and skipped them time by time. I liked Melani very much. She loved everyone, even this prostitute woman who was ignored by everyone there and that was a shame to talk with her. But Melani was so mild that it did not matter for her. She was a real woman and I am so sad that she died in the end. She was very sensitive person in comparison with Scarlette who did not decide what she want in life and only in the end of the novel she at once decided to stay with Batler but He behaved with her very badly. I did not like him. He was so spoiled and arrogant.

I haven't read it but I loved the film!