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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald

eenaah's review against another edition

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5.0

I suck at giving reviews especially when the book is a classic. I loved this, it was interesting and the writing was poetic, infact there was alot of poetry in this book.
F Scott Fitzgerald is one of my favourite writers. I love how beautiful his writing is. It leaves a kind of mark and makes you smile. And this book is full of such writing.

jedony's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

nicozinos's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

daphne_k's review against another edition

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challenging emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

loyaultemelie's review against another edition

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5.0

After my third reread I’ve found even more of interest in this book. Rererereview forthcoming.
(Uh also disclaimer too that there are very uncomfortable and prejudiced aspects to Fitzgerald and his writing which must be acknowledged before praising his work).

tifflovesfandoms22's review against another edition

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2.0

unfortunately this book didn't match my expectations but was a decent read from reading 700+ page books though!

alyssafraley's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

hifza's review

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.0

williamschott's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Truly stellar philosophical Bildungsroman that still rings true a century later

caliesha's review against another edition

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5.0

He stretched out his arms to the crystalline, radiant sky. "I know myself," he cried, "but that is all."

My Kindle app informs me I highlighted 60 passages while reading. I've reread so many passages already that when I flicked to a random point in the 9+ hour audiobook on YouTube I could finish the quote. Amory Blaine is every emotion and idea I've ever experienced. I love every single line of this book.