About a month ago, I spent a gift card at the book store on some classic novels, including The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I was worried that it would be hard to follow, but really, it was not a huge undertaking. It was less than 200 pages, and for the most part, was written in a way that was very clear and understandable; it was full of complex imagery and symbolism as well. The straightforward plot was balanced by incredible detail in both setting and characterization. The story is set on Long Island in the 1920's, and Nick Carraway, the narrator, is a new neighbor of Jay Gatsby. Gatsby, an incredibly wealthy man who throws giant parties in his mansion, is the main focus of the story because his character is so mysterious. No one, including the reader, really knows why he is so important, or whether he is good or bad. I believe that this is the kind of book that does not have one meaning to convey or one message to send. It is up to you, the reader, to interpret every detail.
I think that reading this book will probably be a school assignment for me at some point because it is so well-known. But it is definitely worth reading again! ~ Dorothy :)
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