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Stacy Sotak Flagstaff, Arizona, September 28, 1999 
This is one of the best books I've ever read!
Upon reading The Great Gatsby, I loved it! I was forced to read it for my AP English class, and don't regret it one bit! Fitzgerald has a way of drawing you into the book, so that you can't seem to put it down! My emotions were constantly changing...anger when I learned of Tom's affair, mystery of the man known as Gatsby (before he is introduced by Nick), and hope when it seems that Nick and Jordan might just hit it off. It seemed a bit strange that you never really know how Daisy is feeling, but Fitzgerald obviously wanted it that way. Once I learned how much the book really related to his [Fitzgerald's] life, it took on a whole new meaning...in my opinion fulfilling the comment that it's his greatest work ever. I recommend this book to all! Two thumbs up!!!!
A Reader from Ontario,Canada, September 23, 1999 
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ..........
Oops, sorry about that ! I seem to have fallen asleep again. Wonderful book for insomnia this....zzzzzzzzz
Super J. from MD, September 8, 1999 
Interesting story, well written.
The Great Gatsby is a very smooth and entertaining book. A classic of twentieth-century literature. F. Scott Fitzgerald carefully picks his words as he depicts the breathtaking and fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his ventures and strong efforts to proclaim the love of the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. A tragedy that is melancholy but funny; light but insightful; and most of all, it's about something everyone can relate to: almost delusional kind of love that in the end, whether rightly or wrongly, robs life of all its purpose and vitality. Fitzgerald very eloquently writes a wonderful novel, that without a doubt, can be called a masterpiece. His choice of words is very articulate and the description he includes in every sentence is admirable. Fitzgerald helps the reader to become part of the novel and associate with the characters; as well as be able to imagine the story and picture it perfectly down to the very last detail. His use of figurative language in this piece is what makes it flow and sound like poetry. He created somewhat fictional characters, such as Gatsby that one can appeal to and enjoy reading about. This novel is hard to put down, its very easy flowing and one can run through the pages like the waves through the sea. The book is so entertaining that it's easy to miss the fact that it's beautifully written.
Melissa Coral Orlando, Florida, August 1, 1999 
A Classic-Not A Masterpiece
Fiztgerald's The Great Gatsby is the tragedy if not death of the American Dream. Jay Gatsby longs to become rich and captivate his only love. It depicts the longing to relive the past intricately yet adds a feeling of grand admiration for Gatsby. Gatsby was just a man, surrounded by attitudes and consequences. This book only lets the reader admire a fictional character while leaving him or her without a learned lesson or a thought to ponder over. I truly believe the essence of this book is powerful yet only for the main character not the public. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read of made-up legends and unique characters but not to the the vivid reader who hopes to find a momentum to retrive from it and carry in throughout life.
Janet Wallace Oak Hill, WV, June 8, 1998
This book is the tops, Old Sport!
The Great Gatsby is the best novel I think I have ever read. We had to read it in my high school English class and I loved it even then. I've read it two more time in the three years I have been out of high school, and I plan to read it at least one a year. I feel I have to, its like revisiting old friends who you wish you could help but you know you can't. This novel is awesome in the way that the characters just pop off the page. The Great Gatsby is so sad too because in the end no one "wins" except maybe for Nick who is a better man for having known Gatsby. Eventhough Nick believes that Daisy and Tom can retreat into their money and forget anything ever happened, Daisy still has to live with the fact that she got the only man who every really loved her killed, I don't think money could make her forget that. Anyway I recommend this book to anyone who hasn't read it, although if you read it when you were in high school, I suggest reading it again, because you probably missed how beautiful this book is in the rush to have it finished before the test! Also, if any of you have not seen the movie go rent it or check for it on your local classic movie channel because I've seen the movie on one of those channels at least ten times. The casting is excellent. Mia Farrow was the perfect "Daisy" beautiful, delicate, her voice "full of money." Nick, sweetly played by the lovely Sam Waterston. And lets not forget Robert Redford's portrayal of the great Jay Gatsby. I thought he did and excellent job. This movie is very beautiful and if you don't cry as Daisy and Gatsby renew their love, or when George mourns over Mrytle's body, then you are not human!! I could write all day about the book and the movie but I will just say that they are both worth checking out. Lose yourself in the decadent twenties!
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