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A review by anovelstart
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
3.0
This book had such good reviews all around I thought I should read it, after all, if it's such highly recommended who am I to refuse? Well, it was so-so.
Let's start with what I didn't like, then I can finish on a positive note!
Spoilers!
Also, I know this book isn't down as a romance, but it has a romantic subplot with Daisy and Gatsby. I mean, it's in the synopsis, right? Well, there could have been a bit more to it. I feel the author could have played it up a bit more! I wasn't expecting a huge die-hard love affair, but something close would have been nice. Maybe even a little bit of intimacy, just a few sweet words of affection or something, but no... disappointed again...
End of spoilers!
Well, onto the positives! I gave it three stars because I did actually like the storyline. We find out quite a bit about Gatsby and why he's so great. The period-writing was excellent, I loved it. Obviously cars are still new at this point because they're still using horses half the time and only the rich have "automobiles" (he he, cute isn't it?) so yeah that was nice.
I didn't think it would work being from another persons point of view. Reading the synopsis, I actually thought that only the end was from another person's perspective but all the book is! It works. I like how it has an outsiders opinion on the matter.
I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me, but my main faults of the book is that there could have been more. Brilliant writing, lovely description, loved the period. There's a lot to be learnt by reading this book, it's full of wisdom! I certainly learnt a thing or two I can tell you! However, it didn't quite cut it for me. I just want more :D
All in all, I'm glad I read it. I gave it three stars because I thought it was a good book and worth a read if you have the time. If you read it, I hope you enjoy.
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Let's start with what I didn't like, then I can finish on a positive note!
Spoilers!
Spoiler
At the end of the book when Gatsby dies, it only takes a few paragraphs and we're in the next chapter... the funeral arrangements took a larger portion of the book than Gatsby's death! What the hell? I was actually very disappointed by this, it was easy to miss and had to read it twice. Not only that, but obviously it was quite vague! We know who it was and why they did it, but some detail would have been nice. That's my main gripe with the book, I feel like I needed more closure. I know why he was killed and how, but I'd like more of an explanation of the how... a little suspense! Is it too much to ask?Also, I know this book isn't down as a romance, but it has a romantic subplot with Daisy and Gatsby. I mean, it's in the synopsis, right? Well, there could have been a bit more to it. I feel the author could have played it up a bit more! I wasn't expecting a huge die-hard love affair, but something close would have been nice. Maybe even a little bit of intimacy, just a few sweet words of affection or something, but no... disappointed again...
End of spoilers!
Well, onto the positives! I gave it three stars because I did actually like the storyline. We find out quite a bit about Gatsby and why he's so great. The period-writing was excellent, I loved it. Obviously cars are still new at this point because they're still using horses half the time and only the rich have "automobiles" (he he, cute isn't it?) so yeah that was nice.
I didn't think it would work being from another persons point of view. Reading the synopsis, I actually thought that only the end was from another person's perspective but all the book is! It works. I like how it has an outsiders opinion on the matter.
I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me, but my main faults of the book is that there could have been more. Brilliant writing, lovely description, loved the period. There's a lot to be learnt by reading this book, it's full of wisdom! I certainly learnt a thing or two I can tell you! However, it didn't quite cut it for me. I just want more :D
All in all, I'm glad I read it. I gave it three stars because I thought it was a good book and worth a read if you have the time. If you read it, I hope you enjoy.
If you liked my review, please visit my book blog at: www.anovelstart.com