Pocket Books The Great Gatsby: The Only Authorized Edition

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I think Fingerprint publishing lacks in adequate infra for Printing. Got the book with 15 blank pages. Do they expect me to imagine what would have been on those pages and read on?

A MASTERPIECE, The size, the font, everything is really magnificent, I'm really glad that I bought this book, this is my first novel I will ever read, the way this novel is written sounds really simple that anyone can understand, I am quite sure that this book going to improve my English, I was scared of some reviews, but I gave myself a chance and Oredered, and I feel I am really lucky that I did, I have watched the movie many time, and I will always come back to watch again, I hope this will happen to book as well :D , thank you seller, thank you amazon <3

On arrival I thought I’d bought a study book! (See photos). Bought for my daughter, with a love of all things classical, I have no idea if the 52 pages dedicated to the story is in fact the book or not, as I’ve never read it! Still study guide or not, it’s a jolly nice little book, reminding me of the old Ladybird books I used to read as a child. In fact the format and layout is similar and quality and feel of the paper and cover are the same. If not the book then it makes a very nice accompaniment to the real thing for those who want a quick summary of it.So no regrets buying it, just wish the Amazon description had been clearer, so I knew what I was buying.

These additions of literary classics are handsomely priced, compact, and come with attached ribbon page markers. I believe this makes them great for carrying in the pocket - so you can still have a book to read, even when traveling light. My only two complaints are: The dust covers always arrive a little creased, or damaged - as Amazon do not keep their books in any protective plastic wrapping; and, the pages in the Macmillan Collector's Library books are very thin, in my opinion.

Personally, I really enjoyed the whole love story of Gatsby. Alongside the interesting setting of wealthy high society. However when it comes to the actual literature its rather cumbersome to read. Fitzgerald's constant use of third person descriptive writing I believe held back the book. It seemed to get in the way and at times wasn't done in a natural or intriguing way. In summary: Great story. Actual literature holds it back, cumbersome and not done in an intriguing, imagination sparking way. (However, various exemptions can be found which are enjoyable to read.)