evamadera1 's review for:

This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald

2.0

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I have enjoyed other of Fitzgerald's books but this one bored me almost to tears. Amory;s name rests close to the best description of his character and of the plot, aimless. I could never quite grasp Fitzgerald's intention as to character, plot or purpose. I tried at first to read deeply into the book but the lack of direction left me floating and confused. The end could have come at any point. Fitzgerald could have included one or two more meaningless romances and failed attempts at finding purpose in life and the book would remain as is, only many more meaningless pages longer.

I do not recommend this book.