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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
This was the first book in years that I forced myself to read. The first 3 stories were great though, rest not so much. 'Head and Shoulders' was my absolute favourite.
Fitzgeralds style is somewhat boring to read a lot of. His writing is kind of simple (great though) but really not my cup of tea.
Fitzgeralds style is somewhat boring to read a lot of. His writing is kind of simple (great though) but really not my cup of tea.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 Stars
Love some of these, was a bit bored by others. Fitzgerald is a fantastic writer, and his display of life in the 1920 is fascinating.
Love some of these, was a bit bored by others. Fitzgerald is a fantastic writer, and his display of life in the 1920 is fascinating.
I have been meaning to read a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald since I'm into this jazz early 1900s feel. Something that reads posh, classy and romantic. I'm glad I started by reading this collection of short stories.
4/5 ratings
I absolutely love it. I was a bit scared of reading another literature book, but compared to the other literature books I have read, the words are far easier to digest. My favourite among all the short stories have to be 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and 'A Diamond as Big as the Ritz'. I've watched the movie of the former, and it's completely different. But they're both really good.
The stories I didn't get have to be: 'Tarquin of Cheapside' and 'Mr Icky'. Yeap, that costs one star.
I should definitely read more of his work. For now, I'm going back to teen fiction or malay book. I do recommend you this book though!
4/5 ratings
I absolutely love it. I was a bit scared of reading another literature book, but compared to the other literature books I have read, the words are far easier to digest. My favourite among all the short stories have to be 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and 'A Diamond as Big as the Ritz'. I've watched the movie of the former, and it's completely different. But they're both really good.
The stories I didn't get have to be: 'Tarquin of Cheapside' and 'Mr Icky'. Yeap, that costs one star.
I should definitely read more of his work. For now, I'm going back to teen fiction or malay book. I do recommend you this book though!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Reading Rush book 8
I still can't get over how beautiful Fitzgerald's writing is...
I still can't get over how beautiful Fitzgerald's writing is...
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really like Fitzgerald's writing, and his short stories were very interesting. The last few were a little repetitive, I thought, concerning as they did sad young couples with young children falling apart, but overall there was a very interesting mix of New York socialite stories, stories with some very strange, almost fantastical events (such as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "O Russet Witch"). My favorite of the collection is probably "The Lees of Happiness", which I found very moving and interesting. I'll definitely keep reading Fitzgerald's short stories after this.