Paperback, 121 pages

English language

Published Aug. 9, 1953 by Charles Scribner's Sons.

ISBN:
978-0-684-71760-9
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OCLC Number:
490033450

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5 stars (1 review)

In the nearly fifty years since its publication, THE GREAT GATSBY has rightly taken its place as one of Fitzgerald's masterpieces, and indeed as one of the masterpieces of American fiction. --back cover

50 editions

So Happy To Experience It Again!

5 stars

I was (like many) forced to read The Great Gatsby in high school, though I wish I hadn't as I was incapable of truly appreciating it at the time.

As others have mentioned, Fitzgerald's prose is unbelievable. In just a few words he can paint vivid imagery in your mind with layers of depth and analysis to accompany the emotions. The story and characters are beautifully written with a natural complexity that avoids the cliche 'good guys' & 'bad guys' we typically experience.

Just from my perspective alone, I found many themes and interpretations to the story which resonated with me, just to name a few:

  • Clinging to the past and trying to repeat history expecting a different outcome. Recently this has tied nicely into my romantic life, where I've been noticing some repetition compulsion.
  • Nick's character in general was someone I found myself heavily relating to, as I feel …

Subjects

  • Traffic accidents -- Fiction.
  • Married women -- Fiction.
  • First loves -- Fiction.
  • Rich people -- Fiction.
  • Mistresses -- Fiction.
  • Revenge -- Fiction.
  • Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction.