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by Michael Farris Smith (Goodreads Author)

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Charismatic No; though there is a popular MODERN (21st century) retconning of the original novel -- that takes a very minor scene, just a few sentences really -- …moreNo; though there is a popular MODERN (21st century) retconning of the original novel -- that takes a very minor scene, just a few sentences really -- and views it through our modern day prism of "everybody is gay or potentially gay" -- something that is very likely Fitzgerald never remotely considered.

Nick in the original novel only exhibits attraction and romance with WOMEN -- he is engaged before the story begins (but breaks it off) -- then has a romance with Jordan Baker that is clearly described as a love affair.(less)

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Are Daisy and Tom in this novel?

Barb Aveni No, Daisy and Tom are not mentioned in this novel.

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Sheri Schuttler I think Judah's issues are related to mustard gas and not fire, so I would say this is not that man.…moreI think Judah's issues are related to mustard gas and not fire, so I would say this is not that man.(less)

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