The Great Gatsby - Reader's Library Classic

There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.

Extravagant rumors abound of a man named Jay Gatsby who has newly arrived to the coastline of a section of Long Island known colloquially as West Egg. Long into the night, the mysterious Gatsby threw lavish parties at his sprawling estate, but when alone, Gatsby could be found staring longingly at a solitary green light across the dark water. For all Gatsby has attained in his life, that green light represents all that he lost.

The greatest story to encapsulate the roaring twenties, The Great Gatsby follows the eventful lives of the denizens from East and West Egg in this timeless classic of American literature.

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Published Feb 25, 2021

162 pages

Average rating: 7.64

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Sue Dix
Mar 14, 2026
10/10 stars
It doesn't really take that long to read this book, but I was, and still am, participating in a readalong, and I had to finish this book! This was my first time reading this book, and it won't be my last time. I admit that I had preconceived ideas about this book and thought I knew what it was about, but I was mistaken. It surpassed my expectations and has left me wanting to read more of F. Scott. He certainly has a wonderful way with words.
Cresta McGowan
Dec 25, 2025
10/10 stars
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. There are no words to review this novel. There are only two kinds of people in the world - those that love The Great Gatsby, and those who are so far beneath intelligence I can't spend time writing about them. It is the absolute of the decline of the American dream.  and  - just sayin'
Across the Globe Book Buddies
Oct 19, 2025
Did not like. Will need to try again reading v listening.
Ashwe2011
Jul 06, 2025
4/10 stars
Read in high school
ElleBelleReads
Apr 03, 2025
One of my all-time favorites. Love the symbolism and prose! Love the contrast between the glamorous and shimmering lifestyle, and the deep sadness of the characters.

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