May 14
The Great Gatsby
When I think of the 1920’s, I think of The Great Gatsby. Published in 1925, it is the story of Jay Gatsby and his love for Daisy Buchanan. Daisy is old-money; Gatsby is new-money. The writing is beautiful and the characters and scenes will stay in your mind always. It deals with money, obsession, greed and the hope of a new beginning. It is the story of the 1920’s, and a story for all time.
I’ve always loved that book! I hope that it never gets forgotten.
Have you ever read The Little Stranger? In some ways, it’s a similar story about old money being displaced. It takes a much different turn in some ways than Gatsby did, though. I really enjoyed it!
I have read The Little Stranger, and I really enjoyed it. The cover of the book drew me in and I wasn’t disappointed. I love a good “ghost” story and the social history that you refer to was fascinating and sad.