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amoryslaysvamps's review against another edition
5.0
It's been incredible to get to see how many beautiful versions of this novel are being created now that it's public domain. This is actually the second illustrated version of The Great Gatsby that I read, and I liked noticing what was done differently between both versions. This chose which scenes to adapt/cut down perfectly, as nothing was missing from the full story but lines and moments were edited to better fit the amount of space here. The artwork was stunning, and I especially loved how Daisy and Gatsby were drawn.
akacya's review against another edition
4.0
2024 reads: 194/250
this is a graphic novel adaptation of the great gatsby. the great gatsby is one of my favorite classic novels, so i was excited to see how this adaptation compared. i think the art style matched the story, and i’d say most of the plot points that i can remember from the original were included here. i’d recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the original and likes graphic novels!
floralfox's review against another edition
3.0
Helped me clarify some points for teaching, but was also missing points that I thought would be good.
For instance, the book compares George and Gatsby, but I also see a lot of similarities between Gatsby and Myrtle.
I think Daisy's voice should be analyzed in here somewhere.
I'm surprised Meyer Wolfsheim isn't listed as a major character but Klipspringer is.
The SparkNotes edition seems mostly positive about Gatsby, who I find sort of despicable, so I would have liked a more nuanced analysis of him. It also seems to really trust Nick as a narrator, and I find him to be more biased than SparkNotes seems to.
For instance, the book compares George and Gatsby, but I also see a lot of similarities between Gatsby and Myrtle.
I think Daisy's voice should be analyzed in here somewhere.
I'm surprised Meyer Wolfsheim isn't listed as a major character but Klipspringer is.
The SparkNotes edition seems mostly positive about Gatsby, who I find sort of despicable, so I would have liked a more nuanced analysis of him. It also seems to really trust Nick as a narrator, and I find him to be more biased than SparkNotes seems to.
dearbookshelves's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I love this adaptation. Gatsby is one of my favorite stories and this version really gave me the feelings and themes I wanted without having to read the whole book. Not my favorite art style of the graphic novel adaptations I've read but still solid.
bzzlarabzz's review against another edition
4.0
This is the third Gatsby graphic novel adaptation I've read. Of the three, this one has the most dramatic, comic-like art and style. However, it's the least magical. The adaptation of the text removes the most stirring descriptions and sums up portions in simplistic, too-literal ways. It's good-looking but vacant, much like the life Gatsby constructed.
abigailjordana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
juliaclaredonnini's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Obsession and fixation on a specific goal is not always worthy. Especially if that goal is gaining money and status to steal away someone's cowardly vapid wife.