The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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

fiction classics literary reflective medium-paced

Description

 A true American Classic, F. Scott Fitzgerald's portrait of the 20th Century's Jazz Age in all its decadence and excess. It remains one of the most widely read, admired, imitated and studied 20th century works in American fiction.

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Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 41%
sad 37%
mysterious 35%
dark 21%
tense 20%
challenging 14%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 24%
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%

Average rating

3.82

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