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A review by fujiopples
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A lot of people overlook/dislike this book because they were most likely forced to read it in high school, but I think that everyone should read it on their own at least once. This is my favorite book of all time, and I think there are many themes that are still relevant and relatable today. For example, I see myself a lot in Nick, despite the fact that I am a 17-year-old trans guy living in a completely different time period. Anyway, I love this book, and everyone should love this book! It's short enough that you can read it in a day if you wanted to, and while it does have some problematic aspects (it was the 1920s) it is incredibly worth reading.
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Antisemitism