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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Lacking in the depth that's found in his novels.
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
It's a compilation of short stories, so it's difficult to log here. The stories are varied in length, style and quality. I enjoyed The Jelly-bean the most and Mr Icky the least.
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Man, one thing I learned by slogging through this book is that I really don't jibe with F. Scott Fitzgerald's particular brand of pessimistic nihilism. It's just a whole bunch of malaise piled into a collection of short stories.
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
F. Scott Fitzgerald's greatest flaw is that sometimes he forgets himself and fancies himself a contemporary Ibsen.
In any case, in addition to the charm and pithy wit of his novels, these short stories also explore the absurdity of the era just after war and just before the depression. Most of these stories are told from the point of view of an person who has infiltrated high society and is doing their darndest to not be discovered. The absurdity reveals a greater depth of humour and self-awareness to F. Scott Fitzgerald.
"Porcelain and Pink", "The Diamond as Big As The Ritz" and "Mr. Icky" are my standout favourites.
In any case, in addition to the charm and pithy wit of his novels, these short stories also explore the absurdity of the era just after war and just before the depression. Most of these stories are told from the point of view of an person who has infiltrated high society and is doing their darndest to not be discovered. The absurdity reveals a greater depth of humour and self-awareness to F. Scott Fitzgerald.
"Porcelain and Pink", "The Diamond as Big As The Ritz" and "Mr. Icky" are my standout favourites.