The Great Gatsby

eBook

English language

Published Nov. 3, 2016 by Sayre Street Books.

ISBN:
9781772753844
OCLC Number:
957589994

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5 stars (1 review)

Set in the roaring twenties, F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel features Midwesterner Nick Carraway and his mysterious, wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Tempted by the magnificent allure of Gatsby's world, Carraway soon discovers that behind the facade lay obsession, madness, and tragedy.

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5 stars

I was (like many) forced to read The Great Gatsby in high school, though I wish I hadn't as I was incapable of truly appreciating it at the time.

As others have mentioned, Fitzgerald's prose is unbelievable. In just a few words he can paint vivid imagery in your mind with layers of depth and analysis to accompany the emotions. The story and characters are beautifully written with a natural complexity that avoids the cliche 'good guys' & 'bad guys' we typically experience.

Just from my perspective alone, I found many themes and interpretations to the story which resonated with me, just to name a few:

  • Clinging to the past and trying to repeat history expecting a different outcome. Recently this has tied nicely into my romantic life, where I've been noticing some repetition compulsion.
  • Nick's character in general was someone I found myself heavily relating to, as I feel …