I borrowed this book from the Basic Education Library of my college, or more likely my student borrowed this for me since we are not allowed to borrow book but at the College Library. There are lots of books in their library that I really wanted to read. So most probably I am going to ask this student again to borrow this and that book again for me.
The narrator of the story, I was surprised to found out, is Nick Carraway and not the man from the title Mr. Gatsby. But nevertheless, this still gave me enough vision of the life of Jay Gatsby. Through Nick’s eyes, I also met the other characters in the story; I met his second cousin, Daisy Buchanan, her large and aggressive husband, Tom Buchanan, and Jordan Baker, who quickly becomes a romantic interest for our narrator.
I like this book because I didn’t find it really hard to understand. As a beginner reader, I wanted to read those books that are light like this one. It can definitely be appreciated and understood on some levels by teenagers.
This book was a surprise. This book is a rarity. Its combination of the setting, scandal, and themes about love and greed make for a book that both appeals to readers and makes a greater social statement. I love it and all of the deep contradictions swimming around its heart. At once a scathing indictment on the erosion of the American Dream, but also a bittersweet love letter to the unfailing optimism of the American people. Call it dignified futility…obstinate hopefulness. Whatever you call it, this novel is shiny and gorgeous, written with a sort of breezy pretension that seems to mirror the loose morality of the story. Rarely have I come across a book whose style so perfectly enhances its subject matter.
All in all, I’m glad to have read it so I can now say that I’ve read it, and this I recommend to those who is not yet ready to read Jane Austen.
Rating 4.5/5 stars
I made a book report about it from way back, relating to hypocrisy and it helped mold my outlook about the matter. I find the book daring considering the date of its first publication, real classy and vintage. Nice review Gian!
Thanks June. wait, may facebook ka? nyahaha
LOL! biglang fb agad? Yeah in fact I do. Wanna be the first in my friends list?
Sure. If you want me to. ahaha
Thanks for sharing this review! This is also in my To-read List since a film adaptation is set to hit theaters this March (I think). I’m a little obsessed with reading the books first before seeing them on screen.
I laughed out loud when you said you asked your student to borrow the book for you. I also do that if I have overdue books from the library. Haha.
We are same then. I am not a native speaker of English and I sometimes find it hard to understand the lines of the characters on the movie. If i read it already, it’s easier for me to understand.
Ditto. English is also a second language for me. I never really excelled in speech as well as in listening exercises. I had preferred writing over the former since I have a way of checking my grammar and spelling when I write my thoughts down. I was actually forced to learn it however when I started handling classes. I’m not saying my grammar’s perfect, nor is my speech, but it really has improved due to exposure and practice.
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I am in love with The Great Gatsby, it’s a wonderful book and I am glad you read it
It is a wonderful book, indeed!
nice review, i read this the other year and enjoyed it as well and since then have met people who are similar to gatsby. it’s the first classic i’ve read and i’m grateful it’s a good one or else i would have doubts in exploring the classics.
Talaga? nice review? okay na to? Ehehehe. Well, salamat sa The Great Gatsby!
it’s always nice to hear people talk about the books they have read.
i have some classics here, and other contemporaries, but they are .epubs. idk how you feel about ebooks but if you want them, buzz me and i’ll forward them to you.
I tried reading ebooks once, and I found out I’m not into it.
At gustuhin ko man ngayon, I don’t have a laptop or tab or ipad or cellphone … ebook reader. Sa library nga lang ako nagboBlog eh. Ahahaha. Someday, PM. When i graduate at magkasweldo. 
Thanks anyway! muaaa
this is a book that i read every few years, and each time i love it a little more! there’s always some little detail i missed the time before…. i’m glad that you liked it as well! z
It’s hard not to love this book.