The Great Gatsby

:-(

I guess now I should finally watch the movie...

if u haven't read this "must read" book, you should go for it. the story is pretty catching, romantic and sweet but not corny, and it is amazingly well written. (if u like to read books in english even though it is not your native language you may want to read this in your own language, to enjoy it completely.... i read it in english but lost much of it, so i'm...more

if u haven't read this "must read" book, you should go for it. the story is pretty catching, romantic and sweet but not corny, and it is amazingly well written. (if u like to read books in english even though it is not your native language you may want to read this in your own language, to enjoy it completely.... i read it in english but lost much of it, so i'm planning to read it again in italian)   hide

Jay Gatsby has everything -- money, houses, a beautiful woman, youth and beauty, style and a secret. His neighbor Nick Carraway gets close enough to discover Gatsby's secret before it all falls apart. Made into a beautiful movie starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston and Bruce Dern. The rich really are different from you and me.

Not often do authors write novels where all the characters are deplorable yet still have the reader identifying with them and wanting more. Even the narrator, though watching from a distance, says nothing, does nothing to improve the attitudes and behaviours of those around him. He is enticed by the world of the rich and beautiful, though morally deficient and almost brainless their beauty...more

Not often do authors write novels where all the characters are deplorable yet still have the reader identifying with them and wanting more. Even the narrator, though watching from a distance, says nothing, does nothing to improve the attitudes and behaviours of those around him. He is enticed by the world of the rich and beautiful, though morally deficient and almost brainless their beauty gathers people around them, tempting them and allowing them the liberty to behave little better than a selfish 5 year old.   hide

I thought it is overrated and could not seem to connect to any of the characters.

Loved it - thought it unfolded really smoothly and left loads of things to discuss/ponder but still was a complete book. I loved all the characterisation and the sense of place.

Awesome! A great American classic!

So romantic..