The Great Gatsby- F. Scott Fitzgerald

Yay! Classic number 2 down!
WARNING: There are spoilers in this blog.
  As my first individually tackled classic, I chose The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I chose this novel since it's only 177 pages which would be easier to fit in around my school reading. (Okay, okay I admit it, I'd read this over school stuff any day).
  I really enjoyed The Great Gatsby which tells somewhat of a love story but also a story of mystery and intrigue (Okay, that sounds stupid but trust me it's good!). Nick Carroway tells the story of his summer with the mysterious Mr. Gatsby. Mr. Gatsby is his next door neighbor who seems like somewhat of a recluse though he hosts extravagant parties nearly every weekend.
  Gatsby harbors an old love for Daisy who is married to Tom Buchanan who is anything but faithful to Daisy. Nick Carroway becomes the re-connection between Daisy and Gatsby and they are nearly reunited to be married. But, sadly, it does not come to pass and Gatsby is murdered by the husband of Buchanan's lover. There are many unanswered questions in the novel although the reader does learn much about Gatsby's past, the reader does not learn everything about what Gatsby has been doing recently (with Mr. Wolfsheim).
  Notable quotes (aka my faves):
   - And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I has that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with summer. (pg. 4)
   -He smiled understandingly- much more that understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. (pg. 48- I actually like a lot more of this quote but I'm too lazy to type it all)
   -I wasn't actually in love, but I felt a sort of tender curiosity. (pg. 57)
  -"They'll keep out of the way," she insisted. "It takes two to make an accident." "Suppose you met somebody just as careless as yourself." "I hope I never will," she answered. "I hate careless people. That's why I like you." (pg. 58)

If you haven't read The Great Gatsby, I seriously suggest it. It's only 177 pages and it's pretty easy to read.

Happy Reading! :) -Kelsey