The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

240 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective medium-paced

Description

Now a major film by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire. Jay Gatsby’s parties are legendary. Night and day, the rich and beautiful descend upon his mansion to drink and to dance. For Nick Carraway, newly arri...

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Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 41%
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: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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3.82

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