readitwithred's review against another edition
3.0
For me it was hard to love any of the characters, a lot were unlikeable for me. Gatsby with his thoughtless provoking of Tom, Daisy in her careless flirtations. Nick with his naivity.
But I enjoyed the story it weaved, the language brought me back in time.
I wish there could have been justice for Gatsby and for him to have more true friends in the end. A harsh reminder that your house can be full of guests but that doesn't mean they are your friends.
But I enjoyed the story it weaved, the language brought me back in time.
I wish there could have been justice for Gatsby and for him to have more true friends in the end. A harsh reminder that your house can be full of guests but that doesn't mean they are your friends.
saucepan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
smarie_03's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
anni084's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
federicadaisy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
janerose123's review against another edition
2.0
I liked this book and also the characters but some chapters are bland to read. I gave it 3 stars.
The Great Gatsby, by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a novel set on Long Island in the 1920s that uses its characters to explore themes of materialism and the American Dream.
The Great Gatsby, by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a novel set on Long Island in the 1920s that uses its characters to explore themes of materialism and the American Dream.
rachelheatherlee's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fuchsiarascal's review against another edition
4.0
Technically a re-read, I read this in high school but 12+ years later, I didn't remember anything other than a green light across the lake [thanks to Adam Dubberly's song "Books Say and I Say"] and a car accident.
This was my first successful attempt at an audiobook. It didn't hurt that the book itself is pretty short, or that the reader's voice was very pleasant. He made the prose sound even more beautiful than it would normally. I missed a few things, and had to go back to catch some other things, but mostly it was a positive audiobook experience. I'll get the hang of them eventually.
Through the narration, we get a decent picture of what it would be like to be a mid-1920s socialite with a lot of money and free time. Everyone is bored, so they meddle with each other's affairs. They have affairs. They drink a lot [prohibition didn't matter to the wealthy, of course]. Very few true friendships exist. It's a fun look at these socialites' lives, and then it's a sad look. Although I can't relate to their status or wealth, it still all feels very real.
This was my first successful attempt at an audiobook. It didn't hurt that the book itself is pretty short, or that the reader's voice was very pleasant. He made the prose sound even more beautiful than it would normally. I missed a few things, and had to go back to catch some other things, but mostly it was a positive audiobook experience. I'll get the hang of them eventually.
Through the narration, we get a decent picture of what it would be like to be a mid-1920s socialite with a lot of money and free time. Everyone is bored, so they meddle with each other's affairs. They have affairs. They drink a lot [prohibition didn't matter to the wealthy, of course]. Very few true friendships exist. It's a fun look at these socialites' lives, and then it's a sad look. Although I can't relate to their status or wealth, it still all feels very real.
ethanlaz's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
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