Book Review

Book Review: The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic novel exposing the broken American Dream of the 1920s. Told through Nick’s eyes, the story follows Gatsby, a poor man who makes a fortune to win back his lost love Daisy. He throws fancy parties and chases the green light across the bay, a symbol of his unattainable dream. However, Daisy and the wealthy upper class are shallow and selfish. Gatsby dies lonely after taking blame for Daisy’s mistake, forgotten by everyone. Gatsby’s greatness lies in his persistent hope, even amid cruel reality. Fitzgerald uses luxurious mansions and the desolate Valley of Ashes to contrast flashy wealth with inner emptiness. The book reveals that money cannot buy true love or happiness, and the American Dream is often an illusion for ordinary people. Poignant and thought-provoking, this short novel still strikes modern readers with its sadness and sharp social criticism.