Review by yuanxilin - The Great Gatsby

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yuanxilin 's review for:

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

4.25

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”

A cautionary tale about why you should never trust rich people.

The characters are iconic and frustratingly shallow. I hated every single one of them and wanted them all to die, but I’m pretty sure that’s the point.

The plot is more vibes and symbolism than action. Not a lot happens, but when shit hits the fan, it’s a car crash you can’t look away from.

Content Warnings