Review: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Lalie Lours
December 15, 2024

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published in 1925

Rating:★★★★★- 5

 

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

– The Great Gatsby

Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is a literary masterpiece that perfectly captures the Roaring Twenties. Through the eyes of Nick Carraway, readers are pulled into the world of Jay Gatsby—a man of mystery, wealth, and hope—whose love for Daisy Buchanan drives the story’s narrative.

– Jay Gatsby –

Gatsby is a fascinating mystery, his striking fortune and extravagant parties masking his idealized vision of the past. His pursuit of Daisy is admirable and tragic, making him one of literature’s most intruiging characters.

– Daisy Buchanan –

Daisy, with her charm and allure, represents both Gatsby’s greatest desire and his downfall. Her superficiality and indecision reveal the emptiness behind her glittering facade.

– My Honest Review –

Reading The Great Gatsby feels like slipping into a dream—lush prose, vivid imagery, and characters so real yet so distant, like figures in a faded photograph. Fitzgerald’s writing feels like golden magic, blending both beauty and sadness to create a story that is as heartbreaking as it is unforgettable.

What makes this novel truly exceptional is its exploration of universal themes—love, ambition, and the nature of the American Dream. Every page beats with meaning, and the intricate symbolism, from the green light to the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg, invites readers to delve deeper into the story’s layers.

Happy Reading!

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