A review by leadabird
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

dark emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

An exquisite retelling of Gatsby that rests neatly against the original. I fell in love with Vo’s Jordan Baker instantly, and the novel is dripping in biting, elegant prose. I will read this over & over again. 
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