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The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald

frostap's review against another edition

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4.0

This was depressing, especially considering the semi-autobiographical undertones. I enjoyed it, though, especially the shifting perspective and moments of classic Fitzgerald. Not The Great Gatsby by any stretch, but worthwhile if you've got some time and don't mind reading about selfish folks drinking and spending themselves into oblivion.

mbucalo's review against another edition

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reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

leviroma's review against another edition

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3.0

fitzgerald's prose is gorgeous but the story was so boring

yomamaeverythingelseistaken's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

katdfleming's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow. Not an uplifting book, but VERY well written! Fitzgerald knows his way around language!

laceyc's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I can see why this is a classic! So good!

diana_35's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

laurenkraigco's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mrsloudlibrarian's review against another edition

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relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

smartinez9's review against another edition

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1.0

DNF @ 50%

Zero redeemable features