The Great Gatsby - Pre-Read

[Cheryl]

I remember reading it in college several decades ago, something about a blue light. It's not my kind of book as I gather we're supposed to feel sad for these rich healthy young white people which (obviously) I have trouble doing. But of course it is an "Everyone" classic and so with the support of a group I'll try to read it with an open mind. Glad it's short.

[Anneke]

I'm considering if I would like to participate too. It is unread on my shelf, but NaNoWriMo is just around the corner and I just don't know how much I'm going to read. I already know the movie (who does not) and I really want to read the book for so long.

[Tr1sha]

I plan to read this. I haven’t read it before, so joining a group read is an incentive.

[Jess]

I bought the book as it is a classic and will be a good
Bookshelf book! Waiting for it in the mail 🖤

[Penny]

I am new to this group and I want to jump right in on this one. I have never read the Great Gatsby and I have never seen the movie. I am currently an almost 60-year-old English major (minor in Creative Writing) and I am reading a lot of the classics for the first time. This one isn't assigned for this semester, but I still want to follow along!

[Cheryl]

I have never seen the movie either.
(And good for you for furthering your education, Penny!)

[Megan]

This is my second read of the Great Gatsby. I love the descriptive language.

[Renee]

I have read this more times then I can remember. My first time was in High School. I hated it. I reread it for several book clubs hoping to find what everybody saw in the book. I never did. So I am passing this time but may join the discussion.

[Neylane]

never read it, gonna read with the group :) already picked it in the library

[Hannah]

This is one that everyone talks about as a classic so I’m interested to give it a go. Hopefully I’ll enjoy it!

[Brenda]

I read this one awhile ago, and I don't remember much of it, except that I rated it 3/5, and I was more generous with my ratings back then than I am now. I don't plan to read it again.

[Betsy]

I read this book for English Lit at school. And thoroughly disliked it.
I read it again last year... and come and join me over in the Spoilers discussion to see what I thought :)

[Nóri]

I'm so glad this was picked, I've been meaning to read it since forever and it's relatively short, which suits me a lot right now :) Can't wait to get started.

[Jessica]

I read The Great Gatsby for the first time in junior high. My mom was taking night classes at a community college and was writing a paper on how three different generations in the same family would interpret the book. I was the youngest generation. I remember liking it back then, although I couldn't tell you why. I am excited for the reread to see if I like it as much as I remember.

[Melinda]

I’m going to start this tonight. I’ve never read the book, but I have watched the movie and I loved it so I’m looking forward to this read!

[aPriL does feral sometimes]

This will be a re-read for me, but the first time I read it maybe I was too young and callow to understand why everybody was thrilled by it. I didn't 'get it' at all.

[Robin]

Our teacher had this for reference material in writing class, but she only took excerpts from the book. This will be my first time reading the whole thing, even though I know the story already. I'm happy it was picked!

[Joanna Loves Reading]

I am not planning to reread this one, but have read it when I was younger. I did read Z for Zelda last year and it put some perspective on the influence, etc. I sought out more information following about the Fitzgeralds after that read.

[Betsy]

Who else is planning on joining in? There are some great themes attached to this book, whether or not you enjoy the writing style, like: visions of America, love and marriage, class and society, memory and the past...