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

challenging inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

The book is a classic for a reason, it’s well written, full of metaphors, with beautiful and intelligent foreshadowing, though at times I struggled to find the purpose in reading this book, the purpose in developing these characters any further. The symbolism plays a strong part.
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