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A review by indigoivee
The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
3.0
A captivating exploration of the Jazz Age, delving into the lives of Anthony Patch and his wife, Gloria. Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, Fitzgerald skillfully paints a portrait of excess, decadence, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
Following the tumultuous journey of Anthony and Gloria as they navigate a world filled with wealth, parties, and societal expectations. Fitzgerald's writing is exquisite, capturing the essence of the era with a poetic and introspective style. The characters are complex and flawed, reflecting the contradictions of their time.
Fitzgerald's keen observations on the emptiness beneath the glitzy exterior of the Jazz Age make "The Beautiful and Damned" a timeless exploration of human nature and the illusions of success. While not as celebrated as "The Great Gatsby," this novel deserves recognition for its portrayal of a society on the brink of change. However, I do prefer the latter.
Worth the read.
Favourite quote: “Of the things they possessed in common, greatest of all was their almost uncanny pull at each other’s hearts.”
Following the tumultuous journey of Anthony and Gloria as they navigate a world filled with wealth, parties, and societal expectations. Fitzgerald's writing is exquisite, capturing the essence of the era with a poetic and introspective style. The characters are complex and flawed, reflecting the contradictions of their time.
Fitzgerald's keen observations on the emptiness beneath the glitzy exterior of the Jazz Age make "The Beautiful and Damned" a timeless exploration of human nature and the illusions of success. While not as celebrated as "The Great Gatsby," this novel deserves recognition for its portrayal of a society on the brink of change. However, I do prefer the latter.
Worth the read.
Favourite quote: “Of the things they possessed in common, greatest of all was their almost uncanny pull at each other’s hearts.”