Classical Tuesday: The Great Gatsby

Classical Tuesday has arrived!

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Now being a fan of the 1920’s how could I not start this feature off with The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I have to say I am so honored to be writing this review. I mean, it combines everything I love about books; including the fantastic writing of Fitzgerald and the perfectly flawed characters that you love and hate all at the same time.

The story of The Great Gatsby follows the life of Jay Gatsby and his undying love for Daisy Buchanan. The pair meets before the novel begins, when Daisy is a legendary young Louisville beauty and Gatsby an impoverished officer. They fall in love, but while Gatsby serves overseas, Daisy marries the brutal but extremely rich Tom Buchanan. After the war, Gatsby devotes himself blindly to the pursuit of wealth by whatever means--and to the pursuit of Daisy. His millions made, Gatsby buys a mansion across from Daisy. He throws lavish parties, and waits for her to appear. When she does, events unfold with all the makings of a great tragedy.

The novel the Great Gatsby is probably one of the best books I have ever read. I fell in love with the world Fitzgerald built with his beautifully poetic words.The heartbreak and challenge Jay Gatsby went through to get back the love of his life sealed the deal. If you have not read this wonderful classic I suggest you do. 5 pearls.

XOXO

Becky