By F. Scott Fitzgerald
I am always a fan of reading authors from Minnesota, and F. Scott Fitzgerald is at the top of my list. His masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, is not only a worldwide classic, but it is also my favorite novel.
The novel is narrated by Nick Carraway as he lives on the West Coast for one remarkable summer. His next door neighbor is a notorious millionaire, throwing lavish parties weekly. Although Gatsby seems to have it all, he is missing one key aspect to fulfill the American Dream: love. Not only is Gatsby's curious past called into question, but also his romantic obsession, unknown occupation, and questionable relationships. The novel is complete with scandalous affairs and fast cars.
Being my favorite novel, I strongly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. People who may especially enjoy this novel are ones who appreciate the 1920's, complicated character relationships, and have a flair for the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy. Warning: F. Scott Fitzgerald is very descriptive and has an extensive vocabulary, so don't be surprise if you do not know the definition of every word in the book!
Happy reading!
P.S. Although there are already two movies based on the novel, Baz Luhrmann has directed a new 2013 version. This is exciting being the director of other great movies such as Moulin Rouge! and Romeo+Juliet. For your viewing pleasure, here is the trailer starring Leonardo DiCapprio and Tobey Maguire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rARN6agiW7o
Check out this gem I ordered online! Now I have a sweatshirt to match my favorite book! :)
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