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queen_emmy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Is this book pretentious? Yes. Did I enjoy it? Also, yes. Here’s the deal... this book really focuses in on the lives of a certain group of people (the “old monied upper class”) and this group of people don’t really develop over the course of the story (ie- Tom, Daisy, and Jordan.) However, I liked Nick as the narrator as he is the clear outlier of this group, clearly the one who doesn’t fit in, but he is observant and open in the way he tells his story. The way he is both an active participant in and a witness to the lives of those around him is an interesting way to approach the events of the story as a reader. In short, if you like celebrity drama...this book may be for you, if you’re looking for loveable characters with diverse backgrounds...maybe not.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Racism, and Car accident
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, and Grief
celery's review against another edition
dark
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
my favorite classic hands down
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
joremmons's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I will fully admit to being biased toward this book because I happen to be named after Jordan Baker.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this book. The writing style fully captures the turmoil of the characters and their longing to live out the past in their present. If you read it in high school and didn't enjoy it, I highly recommend reading it again as an adult who knows what it's like to have made mistakes, to live with regrets, and to cling to hope as a refuge.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this book. The writing style fully captures the turmoil of the characters and their longing to live out the past in their present. If you read it in high school and didn't enjoy it, I highly recommend reading it again as an adult who knows what it's like to have made mistakes, to live with regrets, and to cling to hope as a refuge.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, and Infidelity