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brisotkovsky's review against another edition
5.0
This edition of the great Gatsby couldn’t be any less than five stars. I loved the watercolor art, and I loved how the art brought out very specific quotes. This makes me want to read the original book again soon.
running_erins_'s review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jasminenicholson2001's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this edition reminded me how much I enjoyed this book and all its metaphors and deeper meanings behind everything. It was adapted really well, I liked that it was the original text just cut down to fit the graphic novel style rather than re written. Even cut down they still fit the best quote in too!
neilrcoulter's review against another edition
3.0
If any book can truly lay claim to the title “The Great American Novel,” it’s The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald created characters and a model for telling the story of American life that continue to be fresh and generative for more stories and a deeper understanding of this country. But it’s not just the overarching structure that makes the book a classic—it’s also the micro level of every choice of word and phrasing. If you took out any page at random and gave no other context, Gatsby would be instantly recognizable.
But this is a review of a graphic novel adaptation, and because the original novel is so verbal, it never translates perfectly to any other medium. In this adaptation, Woodman-Maynard’s illustrations are beautiful—vibrant, whimsical, well-suited to the story. I especially love her literal picturing of Fitzgerald’s metaphorical imagery, such as Daisy and Jordan floating about the sofa, or Gatsby’s house literally falling like a house of cards. Woodman-Maynard crafts a wonderfully impressionistic overview of the basic story of the novel.
Unfortunately, because this adaptation omits so much of Fitzgerald’s language, and so many scenes are either absent or rearranged, the graphic novel is only an impression of the original. It doesn’t give me the feeling of having lived through the story with these characters, which is so important in “getting” Gatsby. It all goes by too quickly, but to the characters themselves, these few months felt like eternity itself. The graphic novel adaptation, then, ends up being only a too-quick tour of some of the important moments in the story, rendered in stunning, colorful watercolors.
But this is a review of a graphic novel adaptation, and because the original novel is so verbal, it never translates perfectly to any other medium. In this adaptation, Woodman-Maynard’s illustrations are beautiful—vibrant, whimsical, well-suited to the story. I especially love her literal picturing of Fitzgerald’s metaphorical imagery, such as Daisy and Jordan floating about the sofa, or Gatsby’s house literally falling like a house of cards. Woodman-Maynard crafts a wonderfully impressionistic overview of the basic story of the novel.
Unfortunately, because this adaptation omits so much of Fitzgerald’s language, and so many scenes are either absent or rearranged, the graphic novel is only an impression of the original. It doesn’t give me the feeling of having lived through the story with these characters, which is so important in “getting” Gatsby. It all goes by too quickly, but to the characters themselves, these few months felt like eternity itself. The graphic novel adaptation, then, ends up being only a too-quick tour of some of the important moments in the story, rendered in stunning, colorful watercolors.
jessireadsya's review against another edition
4.0
The artwork in this graphic novel is absolutely beautiful. When I was in high school, I was obsessed with this story. Now that I am a little older, I found some problems I didn't catch as a 16 year old. I still truly enjoyed this graphic novel.
wildgurl's review against another edition
4.0
The Great Gatsby:A Graphic Novel Adaptation
by K. Woodman- Maynard based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
due January 2021
Candlewick Press
4.0 / 5.0
A sincere thanks to LibraryThing, and Candlewick Press for sending this ARC for independent review.
The use of light, bright watercolor with the simple, direct character sketches, do an excellent job of bringing the Jazz Age of the 1920s to life. The novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was set in this period, and portrayed many of the characteristics if this time.
The use of color to express emotion was brilliant, a well conceived idea. It adds much feeling and voice to the story and the Era.
I look forward to seeing the finished graphic novel, in color. The ARC is in B&W, but they dobinclude the first chapter, in a seperate booklet in color, so you can see the illustrations, colors scheme and design to be used in the novel. Well done, well thought out. Recommended.
by K. Woodman- Maynard based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
due January 2021
Candlewick Press
4.0 / 5.0
A sincere thanks to LibraryThing, and Candlewick Press for sending this ARC for independent review.
The use of light, bright watercolor with the simple, direct character sketches, do an excellent job of bringing the Jazz Age of the 1920s to life. The novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was set in this period, and portrayed many of the characteristics if this time.
The use of color to express emotion was brilliant, a well conceived idea. It adds much feeling and voice to the story and the Era.
I look forward to seeing the finished graphic novel, in color. The ARC is in B&W, but they dobinclude the first chapter, in a seperate booklet in color, so you can see the illustrations, colors scheme and design to be used in the novel. Well done, well thought out. Recommended.
thingsreadinbed's review against another edition
4.0
The artwork is lovely. I bought a copy. And may need another so I can frame a few pages for my office.
ellianajenness's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve read the book and love it, and this was a beautiful ode to Fitzgerald’s story. The graphics are gorgeous and drew me to want to read this, but I feel like there’s a lot of the story missing. Or maybe I’m just not used to reading graphic novels. I’m so glad they included some lines verbatim, it’s a beautifully written work of literature.