The Great Gatsby: The Only Authorized Edition

Enter the dazzling world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, a tale of wealth, ambition, and the elusive American Dream. Set in the opulent 1920s, the story follows Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, who pursues his unattainable love, Daisy Buchanan. Amidst extravagant parties and societal excess, Fitzgerald weaves a narrative of love, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of the Jazz Age. Through vivid prose and complex characters, the novel explores themes of disillusionment, class divide, and the relentless pursuit of an idealized past. With its timeless exploration of human desires and the consequences of unchecked ambition, ""The Great Gatsby"" remains a literary masterpiece that resonates across generations.

  • A mesmerizing portrayal of the Roaring Twenties' decadence.
  • Intricate character study of love, ambition, and disillusionment.
  • Fitzgerald's evocative prose transports readers to a bygone era.
  • A critique of the American Dream's elusive allure.
  • A classic that captures the essence of a tumultuous era.

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208 pages

Average rating: 7.61

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Ani13
Feb 27, 2025
7/10 stars
I liked it but nick pissed me off
Miss Boss Lady Herself
Feb 10, 2025
6/10 stars
A Classic! What an iconic choice for a several reasons.
whothehelliskaitlin
Dec 23, 2024
8/10 stars
This novel is one of the easier classic books to understand and enjoy, plus it is rather short so if you are looking to read classics this is a good novel to try. The author (whether that truly be Fitzgerald or his wife Zelda) really captures the atmosphere of the 1920s in America and all that it entailed, making the reader feel emersed in the story. It is a great rags to riches story that expands on the question of whether money really does bring happiness or not.

The novel is more character driven than plot, and the author makes the characters so interesting that even though they are possibly the worst people to read about because of their abysmal personalities and habits they are nevertheless entertaining. The characters are fully fleshed out which is impressive for how short the book is. The plot that is there unwinds at a decent pace and keeps you engaged, causing you to want to see how all of the events play out and connect to the past.

It is easy to see why this novel is now considered a classic.
Anonymous
Nov 29, 2024
6/10 stars
Again, Spark Notes made this a much more enjoyable read for me. I wasn't really sure if I was even going to like it much until about a quarter of the way through. Still, it's a classic worth reading.
Mrs. Awake Taco
Nov 13, 2024
8/10 stars
I love that every time I read this book I get something new out of it. The first time I read it I hated it because I thought everybody was stupid and selfish and ridiculous. The second time I read it I understood more clearly what it feels like to feel trapped in your situation (even though I don’t actually feel like that myself). This most recent time that I have read it I really can’t stand Nick Caraway.

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