The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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This is my all-time favorite book. It has an amazing story and a sad ending. I have read it multiple times.
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Best Book Ever!
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a classic American novel set in the Jazz Age. It tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man who throws lavish parties in hopes of reuniting with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. The novel explores themes of wealth, class, love, and the American Dream. It delves into the darker side of the American Dream, revealing how the pursuit of wealth and status can lead to corruption and disillusionment. Fitzgerald's masterful writing style, combined with his vivid descriptions of the Roaring Twenties, makes The Great Gatsby a timeless and captivating read.
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An Interesting Read
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a great tragedy novel. A young man named Nick moves to West Egg in a shack, neighboring Gatsby's mansion. An affair causes a string of unfortunate events to unravel. The story is filled with many turns of events, the tone goes from exciting and happy to depressing quickly between chapters; like when Nick is at a get together and everyone is having fun and drinking, but then someone gets their nose broken and everybody just goes home quietly. The way the book is structured makes the story more interesting, like how the book is from the perspective of Nick, but is about Gatsby’s story. The random mentions of people of color seem extraneous because it has nothing to do with the plot. Aside from that, it was a good read. One of the main ideas of this book is that time can not heal all wounds and some things are better left in the past. An example would be when an old secret relationship is revealed in chapter 4, or later in the book when Gatsby becomes delusional about an old love, even putting himself at risk for her when she would not do the same. Clocks and timing are a big part of The Great Gatsby, in chapter 5 when two lovers are reunited, there is a moment where a clock falls. “Luckily the clock took this moment to tilt dangerously at the pressure of his head, whereupon he turned and caught it with trembling fingers and set it back in place.”, this represents how time has pushed them separate ways and trying to force the relationship back to normal is dangerous to their new lives.
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Not My Favorite Classic Book
I've never really gravitated towards classic books much in my reading, but found myself reading them to complete a reading challenge. I can't say that I've been disappointed in reading them, and honestly, I think I'll keep up with reading them regularly, however, this one was not one of my favorites. I've not watched the movie yet either so that was able to affect my opinion, but I do still want to catch the flick! I felt like the story was slow and decently repetitive and that it just took forever to get to the point. I do seem to be the anomaly, but I have found other classics that I rather enjoyed so I look forward to finding others! I listened to the audio version of The Great Gatsby that was narrated by Anthony Heald. I typically listen on 1.75 speed and had to slow him down to 1.25!! I look forward to finding many great classics on my further ventures/reading challenges!
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Fitzgerald's classic novel that is worth reading
I was astounded by The Great Gatsby's flawless use of detail and literary methods. I could tell that Fitzgerald meticulously considered every syllable on every page. He is a superb writer, as seen by the diversity of words he used and the thoughtful construction of each paragraph. It may be characterized as a literary masterpiece that captivates readers and immerses them in an evocative universe time and time again. The best book that F. Scott Fitzgerald has ever written is a monument to the expressive power of language, telling a tale that readers will think about long after the final page is turned. His words have been instilled in my mind forever. Fitzgerald’s storytelling style is both captivating and vivid, drawing us into the vast world of Jay Gatsby from the very first phrase. His mastery of language is evident in the way he chooses each word to convey a certain tone or ambiance. The author creates a magnificent and eerily beautiful portrayal of the Roaring Twenties with strong language and vivid imagery. Remarkable accuracy is used to capture the extravagance of the Jazz Age, the glimmering lights of New York City, and the opulence of Gatsby’s parties. But Fitzgerald’s acute sense of character is arguably what makes “The Great Gatsby” so different from other books. The intricate details and multifaceted personalities of each character involved in the book give them a life of their own and a vibrancy that matches the world they live in. Every character in the story, from the mysterious Gatsby to the cold-blooded Nick Carraway, provokes the reader to identify that they all struggle with their innermost fears and wants in a world that is so cruel and unforgiving. The tragic relationship between Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, which is both doomed and intoxicating, is the central theme of the book. Amidst their interactions, Fitzgerald delves into issues of love, ambition, and the elusive quest of the American Dream. Throughout the novel, Gatsby remains relentless in his pursuit of Daisy, which serves as a wretched reminder of the lengths we people in society will go to to attain our heart’s desire, even if it ultimately leads to our downfall. Beyond its rich subject content, the novel is a stylistic achievement. Fitzgerald uses words to create a symphony, with each syllable acting as a masterfully composed song that stays in the mind long after one finishes the book, ringing in every reader’s mind. Through the use of literary elements like irony, foreshadowing, etc, he invites readers to dive deeper into the story’s secrets with each reading. This is where readers are enabled to fully immerse themselves into the satirical world of Gatsby and discover the previously concealed truths of his life. Ultimately, the Great Gatsby has remained a timeless piece of work that has an enduring impact on readers of all ages, not simply a novel. We can tell that Fitzgerald possesses a masterful understanding of the human condition and his unmatched use of language and diction guarantees that the book will be remembered for many years to come as a profound and renowned masterpiece of American literature. Thus, it is THE book you need to read if you want to be left speechless by its flawless attention to detail, as it leaves an everlasting impression on an array of individuals.
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Spoliers below!!!
He bought the house across the dock, threw parties, and died for her. SHE DIDNT SHOW UP TO THE FUNERAL. 😖😖😖
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Such a good novel
This book is so good as it perfectly encapsulates the greed and downsides that come with living the American Dream
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nick carragay
i understand that most people don't like this book because they were forced to read it in high school and then they get annoyed because it's associated with assignments (i'm the same way with 1984... ughhhh but this isn't about that book). if you're one of those kids i highly recommend rereading it in a few years. or watching the leonardo dicaprio movie and seeing how bad it is and then reading the book. i've read this book eight times and own two copies of it and i got so excited in school for it. my favorite character is nick carraway and i have an entire bisexual interpretation of him but i'm not going to go into it in this review because it's a huge jumbled mess but his wikipedia has a section on it. anyways! onto the actual part of the review although i'm 99% sure zelda wrote this it's still amazing. i had to reread it a few times to fully understand it but it's not that big of a book, the average reader could probably knock it out in a week of bedtime reading (like the 20-30 minutes you read before bed? or the normal amount? idk i spend hours reading every night). it's beautifully written, and it's kind of fun to make fun of the characters because everyone is kind of a bad person and they're all rich and dumb. nick carraway deserves better and they all need to go to therapy. if your favorite character is tom you NEED to go to therapy. just some warnings that tom is super racist and everything and there's classism and all of that but it's still great
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