The Great Gatsby, one of the greatest American novels by F. Scott Fitzgerald, gives the reader an insight into American Culture. It is a story of an eccentric millionaire, Jay Gatsby, as narrated by Nick Carraway, who resides in a modest home on Long Island (New York), adjacent to the opulent mansion of Gatsby. It is also a tale of love and at the same time of adultery, since Daisy Buchanan, Tom Buchanan’s wife, loves Gatsby and Tom Buchanan has a mistress named Myrtle Wilson. One day, Nick is invited by Gatsby to one of his lavish parties and as the narrative unfolds, Nick learns of the complex relationships among the key characters of the story.
This novel, about the American dream and what makes Gatsby great is an enthralling read for every booklover.
