The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald with Jesmyn Ward (Contributor), Eleanor Lanahan (Contributor)

180 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective medium-paced

Description

Enigmatic, intriguing and fabulously wealthy, Jay Gatsby throws lavish parties at his West Egg mansion to impress Daisy Buchanan, the object of his obsession, now married to bullish Tom Buchanan. Over a Long Island summer, his neighbour Nick Carra...

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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%

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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