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readingwitharielle 's review for:
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a reread before I read Beautiful Villians by Rebecca Kenney. It had been about 20 years since I first read the book so wanted a refresh. And I honestly wish I hadn't. Between the eugenics, slurs, antisemitism, and racism I wanted to DNF this at multiple times. The only character I felt anything for was Gatsby at the end. The story was dull and I was either bored with the characters or disgusted with them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, War