The Great Gatsby

I really enjoy this book, if not for the content, for the style of writing that Fitzgerald posseses. He is able to create a wholly beleivable dialect for his characters and also eloquently describe the situations and surroundings. This lets me enjoy the experience of reading The Great Gatsby. I do not really feel a connection to the characters or story as of yet; however, I feel a connection to Fitzgerald himself. I am urged to continue to strive for beauty in my writing, as he did. Though his prose seems effortless it is the result of many revisions and perseverence.

This perseverence shines throughout the entire novel: in the way he pens character interactions, in the way he casts shadow upon seemingly flawless featrures. He is able to create a beautiful style of writing. However I still find myself lacking the urge to continue reading, other than for his glorious prose. I feel that the adventures of aristocracy are lacking something. I can't quite point it out, hopefuly I will be able to by the end of the novel.