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Just here to say that I thought Gatsby was merely "okay" when I read and discussed this in 8th or 9th grade (?) for school. I picked it up again to give it another chance as an adult, because so many people still claim it as "one of the greats". Tried it on audiobook and guess what, I found it as "MEH" as ever! Listening to the narration did not move me anymore than reading the text.
I just cannot connect with any of the characters or sympathize with the doomed plight of a mopey, postering, rags- ...more
I just cannot connect with any of the characters or sympathize with the doomed plight of a mopey, postering, rags- ...more
I listened to this book on tape, and the narrator was excellent. Just as I imagine the main character would've sounded like. Although first published in 1925, this books main message still rings true today. A timeless novel.
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I had to re-read this for school. It really is a Great American Novel. Thing's have changed since I last read it. When I first read it, I think I was too young to understand. The book didn't make me cry, but parts of it are just too fucking true. It is one of those things that gets better with time. I think it gets better as you grow older. The book is excruciatingly relevant today.
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Jul 23, 2011
Mariko
marked it as to-read
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Christine
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