A review by cheryllovesbooks
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is a classic that everyone should read. Set in the 1920s, the story of Gatsby is told by Nick. It's a tragic story about love, ambition and greed. I've taught it many times and it never fails to engage me and my students.