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kjofalltrades's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, Classism, Alcohol, War, Transphobia, and Outing
sarahthescrivnr's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautiful language! Clearly lots of admiration for the original novel, but plenty of their own flavor. An ingenious result. And a lovely author’s note at the end as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: War
cozyscones's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, Classism, Infidelity, War, and Gun violence
rosemina2016's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Gun violence
pobi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
SO GOOD AND FUN! If I get in a reading slump I may turn to this book again cause I just know it could cure it. 175% better than the original Great Gatsby. Both an easy read and deals with complex issues of race and class and gender. ALSO very sweet lil romances for all
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Racism
Minor: Violence and Racial slurs
jess_always_reading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I absolutely loved this one, having never read The Great Gatsby, the characters and story were completely new and very intriguing. That being said, it seems as though, like others in this series, it might not follow the original too closely.
McLemore has crafted a wonderfully queer story with complex characters who reflect diverse identifies. Interrogating this shiny happy world of the 1920s white socialites the book adds a refreshing dimension to the story. While the writing falls into purple prose a bit here and there, it feels true to the writing style of the time.
McLemore has crafted a wonderfully queer story with complex characters who reflect diverse identifies. Interrogating this shiny happy world of the 1920s white socialites the book adds a refreshing dimension to the story. While the writing falls into purple prose a bit here and there, it feels true to the writing style of the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
booksthatburn's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Sexism
ariel_is_a_dreamer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
To be honest, the story would have been more interesting had it been written through the POV of Daisy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
sarah_shelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Sexism, and Racism
Minor: War
From the content warnings in the book: "Racism, colorism, transphobia, queerphobia, sexism" in the 1920s & "talk of soldier experiences during and after WWI"josieruby1's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia