A review by capote65
This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald

adventurous 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

4.0

This Side of Paradise feels like a debut in every sense of the word. It's often very experimental and free in a way that can only be achieved without any expectations to meet but, as a result, not all of that experimentation lands. There were some parts that I thought were so beautifully written I made notes so I could buy myself a copy and annotate them, and there were other parts that were somewhat impenetrable. It has compelling characters but a plot that never really figures itself out. Overall, definitely worth the read.