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Title:
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Gatsby |
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Authors:
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Crowther, Jane |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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278 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Harper Collins |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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A stroke of luck brings struggling writer Nic Carraway into social influencer Jay Gatsby’s orbit – her Long Island summer lease making them neighbours. It’s not long before they are helping each other out – there’s Jay’s A-list parties for Nic to attend, and reconnecting Jay with Nic’s (now-married) cousin Danny Buchanan. Mirroring the F. Scott Fitzgerald original story and providing a new perspective with gender flipping the main characters, this is a clever retelling, a vivid portrayal of the rich and famous up to their old tricks, in the here and now.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"As a cleverly worked re-telling of a very well known story, it's a fascinating account of the human condition, and how individuals and groups have changed so little in their behaviour".
"The writer had added a freshness to the story, and even those who have not read its predecessor will also enjoy it".
"I was drawn in quite quickly by the fast pace and the beautiful language and pacing, so was very pleased by that".
"It's beautifully written. Immerse yourself in the richly evocative prose and have a holiday from real life".
"I have yet to read the original novel on which this is based, but it's not necessary, you'll enjoy it just the same".
"The author does a fine job of creating at first a vague air of menace, which gradually builds with the pace of the novel".
"I would like to see this story included in the BDS list, as I find it to be an entrancing update on the original with a power and vitality of its own".
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Categories:
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Fiction, Literary, Contemporary, Literature oriented, Love Story, Morals/Ethics, Relationships, Short Read, Social commentary/perspectives, USA, Popular Fiction, Just Added, 2027 Titles, New Adult |
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