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lgpiper's review against another edition
3.0
This is a book of short stories, which aren't much my cup of tea. But, I had to pick this book up because one of the stories, The Cutglass Bowl, involved the beautiful Mrs. Harold Piper. Well, my older brother is named Harold Piper, so I had to check back into his past, so to speak, a past that stretched back long before he was even born.
The stories are ok, I guess, although some, especially The Cutglass Bowl, are a bit dark. Still, reading these is an ok way to while away the time whilst one is awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, an end that will be long delayed because of the total incompetence and corruption of our country's leaders, who wished to pretend there was "nothing to see here", when it came to dealing with the pandemic. Well, one thing we can see is a massive increase in cemetery plots.
The stories are ok, I guess, although some, especially The Cutglass Bowl, are a bit dark. Still, reading these is an ok way to while away the time whilst one is awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, an end that will be long delayed because of the total incompetence and corruption of our country's leaders, who wished to pretend there was "nothing to see here", when it came to dealing with the pandemic. Well, one thing we can see is a massive increase in cemetery plots.
walden2ite's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful collection of short stories and truly shows off Fitzgerald's abilities. While I typically prefer novels over short stories this author is one of the few who can make me reverse that opinion.
faeriedragon39's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
gusabus's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my, how gorgeous this was. If you ever want to appreciate the beauty and wit of Fitzgerald's writing, start here. Because the short-form stories don't place as large an emphasis on narrative as his novels, his prose really comes to the fore. He has such a magical way of writing that I adore; you marvel at the sentences' rhythms, at how effective they are in letting you peer into this character's life. Absolutely incredible.
midwinteraz's review against another edition
3.0
I've always had a fascination with the Jazz Age, and this collection of short stories plunks you right into the middle of things. It's a reflection of the broad norms of the day, and it's interesting to compare and contrast social and cultural attitudes with what's currently in vogue. There's nothing earth shattering here, but it's a fun bit of historical escapism.
booking_on_a_budget's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
karenluvstoread's review against another edition
4.0
Fitzgerald is known for capturing the rise and fall of the Roaring Twenties in his novels. And in Flappers and Philosophers, Fitzgerald’s writing portrays life in the Roaring Twenties with a realism that feels immersive and absorbing. The themes are thought-provoking.
Many of these stories start with beautiful, lyrical descriptive sentences. This is something I have grown to not only appreciate, but also love about Fitzgerald’s writing - his beautiful, lyrical descriptions.
The stories in Flappers and Philosophers were initially published in The Saturday Evening Post and/or Scribner's Magazine before they were compiled into a collection. Once they were compiled into a collection, the collection itself became quite iconic and debuted Fitzgerald in the world of short work fiction.
Flappers and Philosophers was Fitzgerald's first collection of short stories and it was said to have laid the foundation for his future works and characters. The stories were all written in 1920 and they are all varied. He presents a whole host of characters and various storylines – from unlikely romances to life for the veterans after the war. In my opinion, such different stories as well as varied writing approaches to the stories themselves show what a skilled writer Fitzgerald was.
In this collection, I had my favorites and least favorites, of course; but they were all magnificently written!
Many of these stories start with beautiful, lyrical descriptive sentences. This is something I have grown to not only appreciate, but also love about Fitzgerald’s writing - his beautiful, lyrical descriptions.
The stories in Flappers and Philosophers were initially published in The Saturday Evening Post and/or Scribner's Magazine before they were compiled into a collection. Once they were compiled into a collection, the collection itself became quite iconic and debuted Fitzgerald in the world of short work fiction.
Flappers and Philosophers was Fitzgerald's first collection of short stories and it was said to have laid the foundation for his future works and characters. The stories were all written in 1920 and they are all varied. He presents a whole host of characters and various storylines – from unlikely romances to life for the veterans after the war. In my opinion, such different stories as well as varied writing approaches to the stories themselves show what a skilled writer Fitzgerald was.
In this collection, I had my favorites and least favorites, of course; but they were all magnificently written!
mrsk920reads's review
3.0
Read this is one sitting. I enjoyed the stories, but some of the language is out dated and tough to get through. Overall a fun read.