A lot of people read The Great Gatsby in High School. I did not. I wanted to read it because many people have told me it is an interesting book, and I wanted to know what the "fuss" was about.
The story of Jay Gatsby is tragic to say the least. I found his desire to have people around sad, after you learn that he was just a man in love who could not have what he wanted. Daisy and her husband, Tom are some of the worst kind of people you could know. Unfortunate for Gatsby he loved Daisy. Gatsby's closest real friend Nick (whom the story is narrated by) tried to be open minded of all involved and believed that there was something worth while in everyone. Nick wanted to make money and live a good life. He wasn't looking to hurt anyone and was truly sad for Gatsby at the end of the book.
The story told in this book seems rather tame compared to the world we live in today and the way that stories are portrayed in the news and literature. I liked this book. I could see myself reading it again.
Read July 2010
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