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The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Start date: November 1, 2019

Finish date: November 30, 2019

Discussion: CLASSICS READS

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Apr 13, 2017 Barb rated it really liked it

Shelves: audiobook

I was supposed to read this in High School but never got farther than the first few pages. I can see why it didn't appeal to HS me as it started kind of slow but it ended up not being nearly as bad as I imagined. ...more

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Jan 22, 2014 Amber Lea rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, literature-and-classics

Well, that was mildly depressing.

And now I totally get Nicole's username ("eckleburg's eyes) so that was pretty much worth it right there.

I think as someone who was raised around intensely materialistic people, I'm like meh. I don't need a story about how hallow the American dream is. I already know, trust me. (btw, if you're in the market for some old money vs. new money drama, I'd recommend the Gilmore Girls.) And I wasn't super impressed by Fitzgerald's writing. That seems to be what people s ...more

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