tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post158060322098848888..comments2024-03-21T17:38:28.255+08:00Comments on Jarrah Jungle: Book Club: The Great Gatsby by F Scott FitzgeraldMichelle {Jarrah Jungle}http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787886183163179543noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-16235855147321677872013-07-26T12:08:24.732+08:002013-07-26T12:08:24.732+08:00If you're familiar with the author that usuall...If you're familiar with the author that usually helps as you know their writing style. And if you've seen the movie I'd say you will definately follow the book a lot better, as I havent seen the movie I was going in completely blind and just didnt feel the book gave enough.Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06787886183163179543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-73537396617921935602013-07-26T11:57:07.292+08:002013-07-26T11:57:07.292+08:00We didnt read this one although if we did maybe I ...We didnt read this one although if we did maybe I may have liked it more - we were given Ernest Hemmingway!Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06787886183163179543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-29192940910920772672013-07-26T04:58:47.339+08:002013-07-26T04:58:47.339+08:00I seem to recall reading it as a kid. Perhaps I ha...I seem to recall reading it as a kid. Perhaps I had to read it at school? Only vague recollections. I seem to recall at the time that Neighbours was a much better option ...<br />Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-85165571753370259302013-07-25T12:26:17.296+08:002013-07-25T12:26:17.296+08:00I bought the book after watching the movie but sti...I bought the book after watching the movie but still haven't had time to read it yet. I've read Fitzgerald's tender is the night and thought it was a pretty good read though. I hope this one won't disappoint.trishiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00836141363242482379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-17495264660482051892013-07-25T09:55:47.190+08:002013-07-25T09:55:47.190+08:00That makes so much more sense to me now that its b...That makes so much more sense to me now that its because Im Australian and dont know the American history. Now I dont feel so silly for not loving it like the rest of the world seems to! Thanks Sarah and I agree I did like Gatsby he was my favourite character from the book :)Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06787886183163179543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-69467176740503219582013-07-25T04:15:09.842+08:002013-07-25T04:15:09.842+08:00I've never thought about the perspective of a ...I've never thought about the perspective of a non-American reading this book--it makes sense that there's not enough background given! In American schools, the book is required reading in high school, and you typically get DRILLED with history that made up the American 1920s. Fitzgerald wrote about his world and is known as the master of capturing the mood, feel, and attitudes of the 20s flawlessly (I LOVE reading his collection of short stories), BUT you're right--he doesn't give any historical/setting detail. He wrote for a 1920s audience, and left out important notes for any audience outside that time period and outside his country. I've never thought about it that way before! Totally sheds new light on it :] <br /><br />It's one of my favorites, despite being an affair story and I usually dislike those. I guess I just like the mood of it, or something, and I love Gatsby. He's just charming and full of mystery. <br /><br />Thanks for the review!Sarah Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09050578073260786213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-4228723567207057362013-07-24T22:08:51.283+08:002013-07-24T22:08:51.283+08:00I got a free e-book when the movie came out but ha...I got a free e-book when the movie came out but have struggled to get into it! I'm with you 100% in that it doesn't paint a clear enough picture! Anna Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522455216786920474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-24219725838788559352013-07-24T16:24:24.921+08:002013-07-24T16:24:24.921+08:00It always facinates me how many different covers a...It always facinates me how many different covers are made for books, at book club we all put our books on the table and often there are no 2 covers the same!Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06787886183163179543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-31344962753790959772013-07-24T16:22:23.391+08:002013-07-24T16:22:23.391+08:00I do feel a bit bad not scoring it higher but I ne...I do feel a bit bad not scoring it higher but I need to be honest! Id definatley read something else first :)Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06787886183163179543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-73441893336623672732013-07-24T09:44:07.232+08:002013-07-24T09:44:07.232+08:00That was on my list to read...maybe I'll put i...That was on my list to read...maybe I'll put it farther down the list!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244655760769450702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219555239282842526.post-61129586319993667412013-07-23T19:48:50.719+08:002013-07-23T19:48:50.719+08:00I did not realize this book had so many covers... ...I did not realize this book had so many covers... wow!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646332034591536363noreply@blogger.com