Even though I did not love The Great Gatsby, I definitely was captivated by the story. I was so excited when I hear about Great, a modern day retelling with a gender switch was such a neat idea!

Likes:

I really liked Naomi. I thought she was an interesting character, especially with the background between her mother and father.

Naomi’s mother was out-of-control, I loved her character and her desire to be famous and loved. She pushed herself so hard and was at the beck and call to the rich and famous.

Jacinta (the Gatsby) character was well done, she was similar but different enough that the story was redundant. There was also a diverse romance that helps modernize the book and give a young adult story that some would feel is lacking (trying not to spoil the whole story).

I liked all the side characters, Teddy, Giovanni, Misti, Delilah, ect. The characters really brought the story to life.

The Hamptons always fascinate me. I love Revenge and Gossip Girl and the whole concept of the Hamptons. The rich and beautiful fleeing the city to go to the beach and their huge lake houses.

Gripes:

The story was good, but not great. Sometimes the writing seems cliche but it was definitely enjoyable and readable, but it won’t be a classic.

There were only really two big parties! I wanted more glitz and glamor.

Favorite Quote:
"That place at the beach with all your mother's fancy friends - it's another world. I'm not saying it's a bad one. It's just different. But whether you're in this world or that one, you still have to live with yourself. Remember that you can't be one person in one place and a totally different person in another place. Right is right and wrong is wrong, no matter where you are."

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