Victor

The Great Gatsby is a novel draped in the superficial elegance of an era and comprised of the amoral actions of a generation fueled by alcohol and the scars of war. The novel is presented in a third person view by the main character, Nick Carraway, as he attempts to make a name for himself in a wealthy neighborhood of new york. The characters offer a depth to the novel. You can't help but be intrigued by the mystery and charm that surrounds Gatsby. Each character has a robust personality that you can feel as you switch between voices. The opening scene appropriately establishes the theme of the novel. The grandeur of the buchanans home and the description of Tom, focusing on his physical impressiveness paired with a bleak reference to a prime reached too early in his life, creates this idea of reaching for glory which is sensed through the novel. The novel keeps you gripped with the introduction of gossip surrounding gatsby, the suspense of lovers and the betrayed, and the constant partying that occurs at Gatsby's house on the weekends. The characters connect with the reader, while Fitzgerald's writing pulls you in with its simple  elegance and clean wording to form one of the greatest novels of our generation.