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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Book Review
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby is often regarded as one of the greatest American novels, and it’s easy to see why. Fitzgerald’s writing is nothing short of beautiful—lyrical, haunting, and full of subtlety. The plot itself, though, lacks the depth you might expect from a story about the American Dream. In fact, it’s more a reflection of how quickly that dream can unravel into something darker. The characters, much like the society they inhabit, seem superficial, and the story mirrors that emptiness.
Fitzgerald brilliantly exposes how cold and heartless people can be, even those closest to us. He also captures the complexity and turbulence of love, and how easily it can become distorted. At its heart, The Great Gatsby is a simple story, which is part of what makes it so powerful in its elegance.
Since finishing the book, I’ve been fascinated by how Fitzgerald crafted Jay Gatsby—a man who’s both captivating and enigmatic, yet never overly flashy. Gatsby is a man of focus, playing the long game to get what he wants. There’s something almost hypnotic about him, a magnetic force that causes others to overlook the holes in his carefully constructed persona. He’s vague, mysterious, yet completely enthralling.
Nick Carraway, the narrator, is one of the most perfect literary voices I’ve come across. His observations are objective for the most part, but he, too, becomes entranced by Gatsby. He holds on to hope for Gatsby, even though he doesn’t particularly like him. Nick gets swept into the world of Gatsby, Daisy, and Tom, and despite all the chaos, he remains the most dependable of them all.
At the core of the novel is Gatsby’s unwavering love for Daisy Buchanan. Both Gatsby and Daisy’s husband, Tom, are intent on controlling Daisy’s affection. However, Daisy herself, in my eyes, is the most uninspiring character. She’s distant, indecisive, and carries an air of privilege that’s hard to respect. Even though she’s a mother, her maternal instincts are barely noticeable. Daisy’s voice is mentioned repeatedly throughout the novel, but by the end, it seems to fade into the background—almost as if Fitzgerald loses her amidst the novel’s climax.
But Gatsby—he’s my literary obsession now. His charm and mystery stay with you long after you turn the last page. The ending felt too rushed, and I’m still left searching for some kind of closure, especially when it comes to Daisy’s role in it all. As for Nick, he’s the most endearing character in the story. But after reading it, I’m officially over the phrase “old sport.”
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