There are numerous reasons why The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald remains one of the greatest works of American literature. However this story is hardly beloved like other American classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird. Yet even for those of us who don't like the story of Gatsby, the supreme quality of the writing and potent use of metaphor cannot be disputed. I've read the book three times now, and have fallen in love with the writer's voice even more than so that of my favorite authors such as Jane Austen. Fitzgerald was a true word-master. Much like the voice of Daisy Buchanan his sentences move up and down so rhythmically that our ear follows the sound like listening to a piece of soothing music.
He used big, yet unpretentious words without tiring the reader. It is one of those rare books where I wouldn't mind if the author went on a tangent describing the leaf that just fell on the ground, because the writing is really that pleasant. One of the most important aspects in narration, is flow. After all, if the writing feels abrupt and awkward, your ideas can hardly be considered well-expressed even if you carefully selected descriptive words and phrases. My advice to all writers would be to read The Great Gatsby slowly, allowing the sentences to dance off your tongue. Yet the book is so much more than that. Even though most of the characters are unlikable, and they appear to abide by no moral code, these people are larger than life, and Gatsby's naivety that deems him capable of childlike aspirations is a bittersweet trait that repeatedly manifests itself throughout the book. I only hope that my writing can become as smooth as that of Fitzgerald.
Oh, and if you're wondering, yes I saw the movie; I enjoyed it. They stayed very true to the book. I hope ya'll don't mind this slightly different post. Occasionally you just have to write about how much you love something.
If you haven't seen my last post I would urge you to check it out; I posted the second chapter of my book!
Written by: Karoline Kingley
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The Great Gastby
There are numerous reasons why The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald remains one of the greatest works of American literature. However this story is hardly beloved like other American classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird. Yet even for those of us who don't like the story of Gatsby, the supreme quality of the writing and potent use of metaphor cannot be disputed. I've read the book three times now, and have fallen in love with the writer's voice even more than so that of my favorite authors such as Jane Austen. Fitzgerald was a true word-master. Much like the voice of Daisy Buchanan his sentences move up and down so rhythmically that our ear follows the sound like listening to a piece of soothing music.
He used big, yet unpretentious words without tiring the reader. It is one of those rare books where I wouldn't mind if the author went on a tangent describing the leaf that just fell on the ground, because the writing is really that pleasant. One of the most important aspects in narration, is flow. After all, if the writing feels abrupt and awkward, your ideas can hardly be considered well-expressed even if you carefully selected descriptive words and phrases. My advice to all writers would be to read The Great Gatsby slowly, allowing the sentences to dance off your tongue. Yet the book is so much more than that. Even though most of the characters are unlikable, and they appear to abide by no moral code, these people are larger than life, and Gatsby's naivety that deems him capable of childlike aspirations is a bittersweet trait that repeatedly manifests itself throughout the book. I only hope that my writing can become as smooth as that of Fitzgerald.
Oh, and if you're wondering, yes I saw the movie; I enjoyed it. They stayed very true to the book. I hope ya'll don't mind this slightly different post. Occasionally you just have to write about how much you love something.
If you haven't seen my last post I would urge you to check it out; I posted the second chapter of my book!
Written by: Karoline Kingley
He used big, yet unpretentious words without tiring the reader. It is one of those rare books where I wouldn't mind if the author went on a tangent describing the leaf that just fell on the ground, because the writing is really that pleasant. One of the most important aspects in narration, is flow. After all, if the writing feels abrupt and awkward, your ideas can hardly be considered well-expressed even if you carefully selected descriptive words and phrases. My advice to all writers would be to read The Great Gatsby slowly, allowing the sentences to dance off your tongue. Yet the book is so much more than that. Even though most of the characters are unlikable, and they appear to abide by no moral code, these people are larger than life, and Gatsby's naivety that deems him capable of childlike aspirations is a bittersweet trait that repeatedly manifests itself throughout the book. I only hope that my writing can become as smooth as that of Fitzgerald.
Oh, and if you're wondering, yes I saw the movie; I enjoyed it. They stayed very true to the book. I hope ya'll don't mind this slightly different post. Occasionally you just have to write about how much you love something.
If you haven't seen my last post I would urge you to check it out; I posted the second chapter of my book!
Written by: Karoline Kingley
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AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 3:27:00 PM PDTOoh now I MUST read this book! I've been wanting to for so long but now I think I really will. :) You are talented at book reviews!
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I just read it literally a week ago, and loved it. It's so profound. I'm worried the movie won't measure up - it seems kinda gimmicky, but I think I'll watch it anyway. Terriffic post.
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Fabulous, darling! Supremely fabulous! Excellent review!
ReplyDeleteOoh now I MUST read this book! I've been wanting to for so long but now I think I really will. :) You are talented at book reviews!
ReplyDeleteI just read it literally a week ago, and loved it. It's so profound. I'm worried the movie won't measure up - it seems kinda gimmicky, but I think I'll watch it anyway. Terriffic post.
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