The Great Gatsby

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: B.J. Harrison

Awful, rich people - and the folks who want to be just like them.

Drawing freely from the real people and actual events of its setting in 1920s Long Island (with literary license, of course), The Great Gatsby looks at the acquisition of the American Dream of wealth, power, and prestige, and what the costs are to those who realize that dream. And if that sounds a bit too highbrow for you, there are speakeasies, a broken nose, wild parties, and a bit of rough and tumble as well.

The Great Gatsby has made its way into the canon of required reading for many American high schools for its richness of symbolism, its mystery, and its beautiful prose.

Public Domain (P)2022 B.J. Harrison

So good!

I didn't enjoy reading this book in school, but I finished it again recently and really enjoyed it. If you didn't like it as a kid, try a reread! :)

Fantastic Reader

The reader did an outstanding job which helped to visualize the character. Now to watch the movie and compare.

My favorite book.

I avoided this book in school. I am not sure why. I saw the movie (against my will) as an adult and realized I was missing out.
I have since read or listened to the book at least once a year since. The characters are so flawed and real and I love everyone of them.

One of the finest written stories

Coming back to this book years after forcing to read it in high school, I discovered why it was required reading. One of the best written stories I’ve read. Much more enjoyable than when I was a teenager and comes with rewards I didn’t realize after the first reading.

Not AI

Don’t bother with the AI voices. Although not multi cast the actor puts in a lot of work to create an experience with Sounds and Vernacular associated with the times (roaring 20’s) gave me a great appreciation. I sparknoted this book when I can a teen before ChatGPT hahaha - glad I took the time to hear it in full. This is the best included (free) version. Gnite old sport;)