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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
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
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
waxwings's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
angryginger's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0