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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
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Being the first novel written by Fitzgerald when he was 23 years old, I found it quite confusing since he mixes different styles in the narrative.
Being the first novel written by Fitzgerald when he was 23 years old, I found it quite confusing since he mixes different styles in the narrative.
I loved this novel. It felt more like an anthology of related short stories chronicling the life of Amory Blaine. I loved how Fitzgerald uses different styles of narration to explore different key aspects of Amory's life.
Some lovely prose in places but couldn’t get past the fact that it was so overwhelmingly self indulgent and dull.
Just couldn't apply myself to read this book. It didn't grab me at all
Fitzgerald's characters are bratty and convincing, offering a fair look into the origins of a generation that went on to pioneer big cultural changes in the 1920s. Imagine my surprise when Amory argued in favor of socialism - in jest, or out of frustration with being outcast from his own plane of upper society? I read this book in stops and starts and felt it more of a burden than a joy to chug through it, but I was committed to finish and I did, and I'm a sucker for poetics so it wasn't too bad. All in all, 3 stars as a good but unremarkable book. A pleasant glimpse into F. Scott Fitzgerald's days as a novice.
"All those wasted miles
All those aimless drives
Through green aisles
Our careless life style
It was not so unwise
No"
All those aimless drives
Through green aisles
Our careless life style
It was not so unwise
No"
I had high expectations for this book and it did not let me down! It has easily become on of my favorites.
I will begin with a brief analysis of our main character, Amory Blaine. I think I was particularly drawn to him as I saw much of myself in his thoughts, introspection, interests, and actions. Fitzgerald wrote him with a rather distinct perspective on the world that was not always ‘nice’ per say but candid. While he, especially towards the beginning, was pretentious and very much vain, he was a like able character. He was flawed and those flaws were obvious and real and genuine, which made his character all the more authentic for me.
There was, also, this evident desire to learn and know the world inside and out, which is something I don’t find in characters often.
I could not write a review without also discussing Amory’s development. It is so complex, enthralling, and emblematic of this generation. Clearly he leads a rather privileged life and does not resent it (for good reason). However one of my favorite lines in this novel was his discussion of the importance of “all boys getting an equal start” of sorts, and beginning to push this idea of predestined superiority away.
His life, status, and perception of himself fluctuates immensely. He often balances between self loathing and vanity, always entirely unsure of himself and where he is headed. Not only this, but his life at the end of this novel largely juxtaposes that of the beginning. He is fundamentally stricken with little money and this truly allows him to enter this new intellection of the world as well as himself.
I believe this novel largely characterizes life at this time, particularly for the lost generation, and illustrates the beauty and struggle of the human condition.
I will begin with a brief analysis of our main character, Amory Blaine. I think I was particularly drawn to him as I saw much of myself in his thoughts, introspection, interests, and actions. Fitzgerald wrote him with a rather distinct perspective on the world that was not always ‘nice’ per say but candid. While he, especially towards the beginning, was pretentious and very much vain, he was a like able character. He was flawed and those flaws were obvious and real and genuine, which made his character all the more authentic for me.
There was, also, this evident desire to learn and know the world inside and out, which is something I don’t find in characters often.
I could not write a review without also discussing Amory’s development. It is so complex, enthralling, and emblematic of this generation. Clearly he leads a rather privileged life and does not resent it (for good reason). However one of my favorite lines in this novel was his discussion of the importance of “all boys getting an equal start” of sorts, and beginning to push this idea of predestined superiority away.
His life, status, and perception of himself fluctuates immensely. He often balances between self loathing and vanity, always entirely unsure of himself and where he is headed. Not only this, but his life at the end of this novel largely juxtaposes that of the beginning. He is fundamentally stricken with little money and this truly allows him to enter this new intellection of the world as well as himself.
I believe this novel largely characterizes life at this time, particularly for the lost generation, and illustrates the beauty and struggle of the human condition.
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes