Recommended by
- Bill Gates: "Melinda and I both love the book, and it’s the novel that I reread the most." source ↗
Summary
Set during the summer of 1922 on Long Island, F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsessive pursuit of Daisy Buchanan through lavish parties and calculated social maneuvering. Narrated by Nick Carraway, the story critiques the American Dream and the moral emptiness beneath the surface of Jazz Age wealth. First published in 1925, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novels.