The Great Gatsby
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4.4 • 269 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922.
The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan.
Considered to be Fitzgerald's magnum opus, The Great Gatsby explores themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age that has been described as a cautionary tale regarding the American Dream.
Customer Reviews
Enjoy
Liked the descriptive nature of the book and how a period of time had been captured
Compelling.
Thoroughly enjoyed this classic story.
Very easy read.
Great Gatsby, Batman
Love it. Never remember what it's about and then I read it again and go : oh yeah, it's about that. Not a great story but beautifully written.