The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby


By: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Reviewed by: szoghi, 17
Rating: It was amazing!


We just finished reading this book in class and it was great. There are lots of things to look for and analyze, such as the color symbolism, religion, and weather. I will try providing a brief summary so I don't give away the story. It starts with the narrator, Nick, who lives next door to the wealthy Mr. Gatsby. Mr Gatsby host's parties week after week, for seemingly no reason. Many show up uninvited, but are still welcome. As becomes clear near the end, Gatsby was searching for the girl he lost 5 years before. Read the book to find out if he falls short again or gets what he wants. Fitzgerald is trying to convey to us how life was like back in the "roaring" twenties, where people's hobbies centered on materialistic things. His use of symbolism, such as the color green or the pouring rain, help create an atmosphere that is needed to assist the reader's analysis of the story. It is a very funny book and I highly recommend it to all people, especially those in high school.


Recommended to: Ages 15 and up