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A review by kj468
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Admittedly, I might be a bit biased here, because Gatsby is one of my favorite classics, and Avi Roque is one of my favorite audiobook narrators. I really enjoyed this book! Nick and Daisy are both Brown, which is a significant, important piece of the story that adds depth to both of their characters in different ways. There's an added mystery plot, as well as a few character redemptions that aren't present in the original, which I liked. The trans rep was great, and Gatsby and Nick both being trans fit really well into the retelling, and added a new complexity to Gatsby. Definitely would recommend!