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The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Start date: January 22, 2012

Finish date: February 26, 2012

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Why we're reading this: This is Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library's book for The Big Read 2013!…more
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Apr 22, 2010 Melanie rated it liked it

This is a book I have heard so much about, so I probably had large expectations for it. I enjoyed the writing, and it was a good story. However, I never really connected to any of the characters. Tom is an abusive jerk. Daisy wants her daughter to be a fool. I doubt Daisy would think that she is a fool, but that is what she is. Jordan really didn't add anything to the story. Nick is the only person to really "grow" from any life experiences. Gatsby is probably the most interesting character and ...more

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Sep 16, 2012 Diana rated it really liked it

Our library will feature this book for our community reading project "The Big Read" in February 2013. ...more

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Mar 12, 2010 Nathan rated it really liked it

I read this when I was in high school, and decided to read it again. And I'm glad I did. Not only did I not remember a lot of the story, but as I was reading it I realized that I have a much greater appreciation for the story now that I'm older. There's only so much a 15 year old can understand about love, loss, wealth, dreams, longing, failure, etc. It was definitely a more meaningful read at this point in my life. ...more

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Apr 15, 2013 Kelly rated it really liked it

I thought I read this in high school but couldn't remember any of it. I'm beginning to wonder if it was just an excerpt because as I read this nothing felt familiar. Interesting story but not sure how to put it into words. One thing I gathered is that times haven't changed all that much since the 1920's. Affairs still happen, women are still drawn to fame and fortune and people still do crazy things all in the name of love. ...more

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