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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Knowing that this has been called "the most misunderstood novel" by BBC makes me feel like if I say anything negative that I'll just be considered someone who "didn't get it." My issue isn't with the symbolism but rather with the writing itself.
The preface mentioned that Fitzgerald took time away from writing this, revised it after finishing it, and was inspired by real people and his life, and it very much seems that way. There's differences in pace throughout the story, and some characters are vividly described while others are just there. I finished the book in a day and a half and couldn't get emotionally involved at all–how does anyone misinterpret The Great Gatsby as a love story?
I appreciate that this novel inspired some decent movies, and I liked Nick Carraway as a character and the narrator. There's a few memorable sentences, but overall, I don't think there's much to get out of it besides a snippet of the 20s and idea of "The American Dream" being unattainable.
The preface mentioned that Fitzgerald took time away from writing this, revised it after finishing it, and was inspired by real people and his life, and it very much seems that way. There's differences in pace throughout the story, and some characters are vividly described while others are just there. I finished the book in a day and a half and couldn't get emotionally involved at all–how does anyone misinterpret The Great Gatsby as a love story?
I appreciate that this novel inspired some decent movies, and I liked Nick Carraway as a character and the narrator. There's a few memorable sentences, but overall, I don't think there's much to get out of it besides a snippet of the 20s and idea of "The American Dream" being unattainable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism