A review by jess_always_reading
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I absolutely loved this one, having never read The Great Gatsby, the characters and story were completely new and very intriguing. That being said, it seems as though, like others in this series, it might not follow the original too closely. 

McLemore has crafted a wonderfully queer story with complex characters who reflect diverse identifies. Interrogating this shiny happy world of the 1920s white socialites the book adds a refreshing dimension to the story. While the writing falls into purple prose a bit here and there, it feels true to the writing style of the time. 
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