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Gone With the Wind: Audiobook

The Gone With the Wind audiobook runs an estimated 28 hours (about 18.7 hours at 1.5× playback speed).

28est. listening hrs
3.7★51 ratings
Romancegenre
Free for new listeners

The instrumentWhen will you finish it?

Based on 28 hours of listening (estimated).

Days to finish Gone With the Wind at common listening paces
Your paceYou'll finish in
30 min / day56 days
1 hour / day28 days
2 hours / day14 days
1 hour / day at 1.5×19 days

What our data says

  • At 28 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 100% of the romance audiobooks we measured.
  • That's 237% longer than the average romance audiobook (8.3 hrs across 3596 titles in our dataset).

Computed from romance audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.

Who is this for?

Best for romance listeners who want a historical setting: a long-haul epic at 28 hours (estimated).

About the book

"Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, the beautiful and spoiled daughter of a wealthy Georgia plantation owner. After Sherman's March to the Sea leaves her facing poverty, Scarlett must use any means to reclaim her life. Set in Clayton County and Atlanta, Georgia, during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era, this historical novel depicts the struggles of young Scarlett as she navigates the challenges of her circumstances. Ultimately, it is a coming-of-age story about resilience and determination.

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Questions listeners ask

How long is the Gone With the Wind audiobook?

Gone With the Wind runs about 28 hours, our estimate from its 947 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 18.7 hours.

Is the Gone With the Wind audiobook free?

Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.

Is Gone With the Wind worth listening to at 1.5× speed?

At 1.5× you'd finish in about 18.7 hours, saving 9.3 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.

When was Gone With the Wind first published?

Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell was first published in 1936.