The Great Gatsby
Scott F. Fitzgerald
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1925
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AbuseAddiction / Substance AbuseSuicide or Self-Harm
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published by Scribner in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Gripping · Historical · Steady
Gripping
Glamorous Mansions
POV: First-Person, Limited POV
Published by Scribner
Characters
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Alluring Women
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Party-goers
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Rich Men
Sub-genre
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Historical
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Historical Classics
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Literature
Experience
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Gripping
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Immersive
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Literary
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Balanced
Book length
Short
Epic
Balanced
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Soft
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Balanced
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Deep & dense
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Balanced
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Serious
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Balanced
Scott F. Fitzgerald
Modernism, Tragedy
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, widely known as F. Scott Fitzgerald or simply Scott Fitzgerald, was an American novelist, essayist, and short story writer. He is best known for his novels depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age, a term that he popularized in his short story collection Tales of the Jazz Age.
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Not for me: The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Really enjoyed: The Great Gatsby
Mixed feelings on The Great Gatsby, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Mixed feelings: The Great Gatsby
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on The Great Gatsby, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Really enjoyed: The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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