A review by avu_writes
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

dark funny mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 in the book, you focus on the climate of the 1920s & how carelessly superficial people could be. this intention isn’t as clear as I thought it’d be. it took me some reviews & research to figure this out. 

 I must give credit where credit is due: the book is beautifully written. the plot itself was underwhelming, but I won’t deny feeling more cultured after reading it. 

 in the movie, the characters & scenes hold more depth while still honoring the energy New York had in that time period. the film adaption gave a different perspective of the characters & filled the gaps that the book left behind. 

 

~ ★★★☆☆ (book) 

~ ★★★★★ (movie)

soundtrack: 

♬ taylor swift - right where you left me 

 

“if our love died young, 

I can't bear witness… 

but if you ever think you got it wrong, 

I'm right where you left me.” ♡