A review by deborahst
The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald

challenging dark reflective 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

4.5

I was ready to give up; the first half of the book is extremely slow and there is nothing redeemable about either main character. But I pushed through and was so glad I did! Anthony and Gloria do get their comeuppance and I began to appreciate the beautiful writing and wry wit of Fitzgerald (I haven't read his other works yet).  It's a slog but I was fully invested by the end.