The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

fiction classics literary reflective medium-paced

216 pages | first published 1925

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In November 1924 F. Scott Fitzgerald sent the typescript for his third novel, tentatively titled Trimalchio, to his editor, Maxwell Perkins. In the following four months Fitzgerald extensively revised and rewrote the text in galley proof and at th...
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Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 40%
sad 37%
mysterious 35%
dark 21%
tense 19%
challenging 14%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 25%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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3.82

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