In reading The Great Gatsby, so far I’ve noticed…..

From reading the Great Gatsby I have noticed that a book you were assigned in school can actually be one of the best books you’ve ever read. I really like this book so far. I like the way Fitzgerald words the novel. I like the descriptive details and the use of color. My favorite character is Myrtle. I think she is simply complex, if that makes any sense. She is Tom’s lover. Her boring husband owns run-down garage.  She is strong and powerful. Yet, she strangely tends to get pushed around. I feel that because of this she is strong and constantly growing and improving herself. In her eyes, there is always room to improve and try to get the best for whatever situation she is faced with. Nick seems like he is honest.  He knows no other lifestyle. He is non- materialistic and modest - the best type of person you could have around. I think Gatsby is lucky to have Nick as a neighbor. Tom is Nicks guide. He leads him to Mr. Wilson’s garage. This part of the book is really awesome because it is so descriptive about color and setting. It said Mr. Wilson looked gray from the dust of the valley. He is boring and depressed. He fits with the description of gray that you gave us pretty well. I hope this book continues to be as entertaining as I think it is nowJ right now I really just can’t put it down. I spend forever on a page just to make sure I understand every single bit of the story. I read it like it’s the only thing I know how to do. And I analyze it. Every word, every color, and every gesture.