The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Beautiful and Damned

F. Scott Fitzgerald

336 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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A meditation on love, money and decadence reflected in the life of Anthony Patch, a 1920s socialite exploring the New York cafe society scene during the Jazz Age. The story follows his relationship with his wife, Gloria, his service in the army, a...

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Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 47%
sad 42%
dark 40%
challenging 26%
tense 21%
funny 10%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.56

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