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ulrikemaria's review against another edition
0.5
picked up from library at random bc i wanted something light as a break from all the nonfiction ive been reading recently.... do not do this. i just hate books where they transplant modern ideas about queerness into a historical setting. at the end of the day i was just not the audience for this. also gatsby didn't say old sport even once???
i will be going back to my books about westminster system politics.
i will be going back to my books about westminster system politics.
daizie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.25
This was a super cute and fresh take on a classic. I think it could've benefitted from including more elements of the original, like Gatsby being in love with Daisy , for one! That would've helped give it some more tension and depth. The things that were giving it tension - the stuff with the lost necklace, Tom, etc. - just didn't hit very hard and I didn't care about them.
cat_lover_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
moonflower97's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
samjoc'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny and Racism
rookthomas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
Having just come off reading the original, I'm not quite sure what I was expecting from this retelling--but it gave that an more. The writing was splendid and the characters were engaging and endearing (and at times relatably oblivious). The plot was similar enough that it didn't feel entirely removed from the world of the original, but different enough that it wasn't like rereading the classic but with a more diverse cast this time. I couldn’t put it down!!
Moderate: Racism, Infidelity, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexism, Murder, and Racial slurs
mirandyli's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.5
This was a cute retelling of the Great Gatsby with queer and trans main characters. Sort of slow at times and not as good as the other books in this series.
Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, Racism, War, Classism, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Sexism, Racial slurs, and Lesbophobia
ezrasupremacy's review against another edition
3.0
I gave this three stars because I think it’s very cute and does well if you ignore everything you know about The Great Gatsby or preferably if you have never read it.
I genuinely don’t think I have anything to criticise about this book that doesn’t boil down to “It felt entirely removed from what’s great about the original work”.
If you treat this like it’s an AU fanfic that for some reason plays in the exact same universe (well, ish) it’s super fun and a lovely soft little story that gives you a lot of qtpoc representation.
(Also, Spoiler I guess, but I have to agree with another reviewer - making Nick predict the Great Depression was so ridiculous that it’s just funny)
I genuinely don’t think I have anything to criticise about this book that doesn’t boil down to “It felt entirely removed from what’s great about the original work”.
If you treat this like it’s an AU fanfic that for some reason plays in the exact same universe (well, ish) it’s super fun and a lovely soft little story that gives you a lot of qtpoc representation.
(Also, Spoiler I guess, but I have to agree with another reviewer - making Nick predict the Great Depression was so ridiculous that it’s just funny)
ktv's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
on the nose in some parts and thats saying a lot coming from me. but overall a fun read. reads like/has the same voice as cemetery boys by aiden thomas
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexism, Infidelity, and Racism
Moderate: War, Homophobia, and Violence
Minor: Racial slurs
carpenterbeeoli's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5