Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
I hated the characters, but love the prose. Honestly, the book is overrated. There could be more lovable ways of telling the story while still critiquing society. Not my cup of tea.
notes
- Told by Nick Caraway
- Tom Buchanan having an affair with Myrtle Wilson
- Gatsby throws extravagant parties
- Nick, his neighbor, gets roped into his life
- Originally James Gatz
- Bootlegger, shady. Was an army.
- In love with Daisy Buchanan, obsessed for five years, finally reunited.
- He’s delusional and wants to break her and Tom up.
- Knows Daisy’s whereabouts through Jordan Baker.
- Parties for her, but as soon as she disapproves, he stops.
- Obsession and devotion.
- Daisy runs over Myrtle, covers for her.
- Tom points finger. Killed by George Wilson.
- Daisy and Tom move away. For the rich, life goes on.