atlantisblauw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Ironically, Gatsby is presented as the mysterious one but you learn more about him than all other characters combined.
Moderate: Alcohol, Antisemitism, Car accident, Sexism, Violence, Classism, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Domestic abuse
seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Sexism, Car accident, Blood, Gun violence, Racism, Murder, Classism, Death, and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcohol
faeriefox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexism, Death, Infidelity, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, and Antisemitism
jordan_noel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The characters are all pretty hate-able with serious flaws, even the grand Jay Gatsby.
The story is about the conflict between pursuing our passions and being safe and seemly, especially with financial stability. What do we need in order to pursue love? What will stop us from pursuing what we want?
This book touches on class conflicts, capitalism, love, marriage, and feminism. This small group of superficial acquaintances is oblivious to the challenges of the working class and their own timidity. They almost hide away from the real world, obscured from the public eye by their grand houses and extravagant, opulent lives. In the end, what is most important to them is heartbreaking and only continues the cycle of suffering.
Though I didn't enjoy this book very much, I recognize that it's likely because I need loveable characters in my favorite books. I recognize it as a classic, and therefore, it gets a higher rating. :)
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Death, and Car accident
ktdaugherty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Murder, Car accident, Sexism, Gun violence, and Infidelity
madisongilbert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Deemed one of America’s finest pieces of literature for a reason!
Graphic: Sexism, Racism, Domestic abuse, Blood, Death, and Gun violence
eloiseug's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Stalking, Suicide, War, Car accident, Death, Infidelity, and Classism
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I can see why this book is an American classic. The plot, the characters, and the writing style. I just struggle to care about any of the characters.
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Infidelity
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Antisemitism
Minor: Sexism
paigeinabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Medical content, Murder, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcoholism, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Sexism, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
kamenreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Racism