nickel_'s review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, War, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood
Minor: Child abuse and Vomit
mwreadings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
This is another text I am studying for A-Level. Fitzgerald is a beautiful writer and his descriptions are so wonderfully crafted. The Great Gatsby is an absolute work of art and it is also so fun to read. Unlike most classics, it doesn't have an overly convoluted vocabulary so it is quite relaxing and enjoyable. The storyline is fantastic and the characters are so well crafted. The only criticism I have is the lack of diversity. However, it is deliberately written to show the flaws in upper class white society so I understand why there isn't much diversity. I do absolutely love the critiques of capitalism and the American Dream in this book though!
Graphic: Antisemitism and Death
Minor: Child abuse, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
michaelferlazzo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So l mean, this is everyone’s favorite book or something, but like, I didn’t get it.
Graphic: Stalking, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Child abuse and Cursing
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