kindlereads's review against another edition
2.0
The only character I liked was Myrtle. The only part I was invested in was Myrtle's death and Gatsby's murder the rest of the book at best was forgettable.
sarah_th's review against another edition
4.0
“Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. it eludes us then, but no matter - tomorrow we will run faster, stretch our arms farther… and one fine morning…
so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
lulumt's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
franche5ca's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sgholliday98's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.75
naiacubero's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
quaintrelle_chantelle's review against another edition
2.0
Watch the most recently made movie adaptation whilst finishing the book. The storyline lacked substance & plot. I did not find this novella enjoyable.
themagicviolinist's review against another edition
2.0
Wasn't a fan of this classic. I can appreciate its literary importance and how well it was able to capture the feeling of the 20s, but as for the story itself, it wasn't for me. I have a hard time reading about shallow people doing shallow things, and that's how this one felt. I didn't like any of the characters and very little happened until the last 20% or so, which I did enjoy. But everything before that was a snooze fest. I listened to the audiobook and I had to actively force myself to pay attention or else my mind would wander off.
wouldthati's review against another edition
3.0
I’m not really sure why it’s a classic. Gotta say though, Nick seemed way more in love with Gatsby than Jordan but that’s none of my business.