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paulineerika's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Unfortunately, the execution didn't quite live up to the premise. There was a lot of time spent laying the foundation for the women, but then it all seemed to go nowhere. The women, especially Daisy, ended up falling a little flat, character-wise, for me. In trying to make them more sympathetic, it felt like Cantor ended up making them less interesting. As the book went on, it also felt like there were too many stories to tell and so the stories themselves ended up not as tight as they should have been.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Gun violence
Minor: Homophobia
delvie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The voice actresses did a phenomenal job, but it felt like they were telling me they were characters from the 1920's (by referencing legislation and necessary historic cornerstones) instead of showing me (via vernacular, relevant furniture, architecture, etc.).
As a Gatsby fan, I don't feel better for having read this book. It felt like a weird satire of "let's tell HERstory instead of HIStory," and it didn't do it for me. I'll just watch the movie instead next time.
Graphic: Murder, Death, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia
katisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Car accident
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Homophobia
hazelgirl21's review
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Infidelity
Moderate: Suicide, Gun violence, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault and Adult/minor relationship
audge's review against another edition
- 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
thought this retelling stayed true to the original source but has expanded the gatsby world in a great way. i just find all the women's perspective interesting. the chapters aren't that long so that made me more intrigued. there were some little things from the original story that was twisted and i was into it. not perfect but i thoroughly enjoyed it.
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, and Murder
kayceeraereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Charles finds a diamond hairpin at the scene. Now, the women surrounding Gatsby’s secretive life are under a microscope as the detective tries to figure out who it belongs to and what really happened on that August day in West Egg.
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Sexism, and Infidelity
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content and Body horror
patioclus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
TW: Sexual assault, alcohol use, violence, death of a family member, homophobia, cheating
Moderate: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Homophobia
Minor: Alcohol