Blog # 5 (book review)

Blog #5: Book review

            I found that The Great Gatsby to be very interesting because of the elaborate writing style uses by F. Scott Fitzgerald. He gives depth to the seemingly flat and shallow characters- in fact; even the setting of the novel is intricately woven into the story. For instance, Gatsby’s character at first seems to be lightweight and superficial but, upon closer examination, one will notice that he has the characteristics of a “hero.” Gatsby spends most of his life searching for Daisy, the woman he is madly in love with. He is willing to endure gossip and whispers from even his most loyal servants, all in consideration of his plan to win Daisy back. Once he “wins her back,” Daisy and Gatsby run over a woman named Myrtle. Even though it was Daisy that was driving, Gatsby was willing to take full blame, and he eventually died for Daisy at the hands of Myrtle’s husband. I find that Gatsby’s character is extremely noble and honorable. The complexity of the characters and writing style influenced me in my writing and I believe that I have become a better writer because of this book.