A review by leahb88
The Great Gatsby: Introduction by Malcolm Bradbury by F. Scott Fitzgerald

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I like the writing style - there was some really beautiful, poetic phrases, but it was mostly descriptive passages that was relatively easy to read (unlike some classics that I simply cannot get through). I somehow missed this in my high school English classes and I’m glad I made the effort to read it now. Yes, relevant themes on capitalism, consumption and class, yes lots of symbolism. Just honestly wasn’t all that invested, didn’t find myself wanting to pick it up.
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