The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

163 pages • first pub 1925 (editions) user-added

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The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story is of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his new l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198,266 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 42%
sad 37%
mysterious 36%
dark 21%
tense 20%
challenging 14%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 23%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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