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Summary: Great Book, but very difficult
Review: I loved this book! Sure the first chapter is boring, but the rest of it is great. This is a difficult book to understand, but if I read it again I'll enjoy it more for the new information I find. I even gave a copy to a friend of mine so she could read it. One thing troubles me. Did Daisy drive past her husband's mistress' house on purpose, or was just on her way? If it was a deliberate act, then it seems like she meant to kill her. Or am I just completely insane?
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Summary: Gatsby is testament to Fitzgerald's brilliance.
Review: Gatsby is one of the simplest books in the English language, and yet it is probably the most difficult to ever fully understand. It is impossible to be certain that you understand it, but this is not due to any want of explanation from the author, but rather his desire to stress that it does not really matter whether or not you understand the truth. This is a mystery novel that is not meant to be solved.
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Summary: Ben Helford: Jay Gatsby
Review: I really liked this book, but there was one thing that it lacked. This was sympathy for the Jewish People. Sure... Fitzgerald would be happy to talk about the Irish, but not the Jewish. This gets a thumbs down in my book. Ben Helford
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Summary: A classic on it's own
Review: Yes the first 25 pages is really quite astonishing and it's difficult to continue with your eyes open , it's a classic so i guess you have to make an effort to keep them open if you want the fruits. The description is through the eyes of a cynical, mysterious and a wierd man which is why it gives the whole story a different outlook, but that what i enjoyed best, this book it written so differently from what we're used to read, the man gatsby, his stories - all taken so cynically by the narrator nick, i love the way he puts it and then how he ultimately becomes so credible that he takes everything as it is given by gatsby. Gatsby's lust for money and love for daisy is icing over the cake, the end's just a little sad but that makes the book a classic. I think it's a must for the lovers of classics and to those who want to write in future, it's a piece of the finest writings i've read. If you're looking for a plot or continuous reading i would not suggest the book. This book is a masterpiece when it's writing and chharacterisation is concerned.
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Summary: Overrated but insightful
Review: I am not surprised that this book falls into the category of one of the greats of American literature. The eloquence with which Fitzgerald writes with is somewhat rare, however the story would not have worked had he not. I was required to read the novel for my English class, and although I despise analysing literature I found the story impossible to understand without analysing it. It's a plot that you don't get engrossed in, but one that you eventually want to know the outcome. Recommend it to anyone? Yes. It's worth the read. Rave about it? No. It's not worth arguing if you meet some opposition.
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Summary: The Best Book I Have Ever Had to Read
Review: I usually hate the books I have to read for school, but this one was the best book I have ever read. Fitzgerald writes this novel remarkably. It is awesome, but to get the "full experience" you have to look for symbols and stuff. The depth of this book is remarkable. You have to read this book. Tragically, it truly portrays the American Dream for what it is. The characters are wonderfully discribed. This book is surely the best American novel.
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Summary: A Good Book to Read!!!
Review: The novel seems boring in the first two chapters but after all is very interesting. The novel is about the main character, Gatsby chasing after his romantic dream with Daisy. If you like the novel, "Great Expectation", I am sure you will like this one.
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Summary: One of my favorite
Review: I have heard many comments and praise about this book, and I had to read it for myself over a summer to see just how good it was. That first time I read it, I thought it was extremely boring, and couldn't even get past the first 8 pages. However, when it was assigned to me in my English class the following year, I learned how rich it was in it's symbolism and style. It really made me question where our society is headed in terms of ethics and materialism. I can see how people who may not totally understand this book will find it boring and slow, as I had experianced it when I first read it. However, I recommend it as a "must read" for anyone in high school or above.
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Summary: "The Great Gatsby" is a great twentieth century novel.
Review: "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that is probably one that I will be able to remember for the rest of my life. I say this because it has so much to do with the realities of today, not just of the early twenties. These include issues of love, social status, and money. Following the life of Gatsby makes you realize how much all of us has experienced at one point in our lives what he is experiencing. The novel was well written with numerous methaphors to give readers their own interpretations of different scenes. Take for example the locations of East Egg and West Egg separated by the harbor, symbolizing the separation of the rich and the poor and that Jay Gatsby may never be with the woman he loves. This and many other things make this a great book. I'd recommend it for anyone who enjoys to read.
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Summary: It is an incredibly well written novel
Review: I read this book because it was assigned to me in my english class. I had heard a lot about it, but I was sceptical of how good it would be. In the end, I really enjoyed it. I felt it did an excellent job of conveying the greed and materialism of Americans in the 20s and it can certainly apply to Americans today. Fitzgerald is an amazing author. Every word of his novel is important and included for some reason. There is also remarkable symolism that I thoroughly enjoyed discussing in class.
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