The Great Gatsby: Intermediate (Macmillan Readers) by F. Scott Fitzgerald

by Margaret Tarner (Adapter)

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald stands as a timeless masterpiece of American literature, capturing the essence of the Jazz Age and the elusive pursuit of the American Dream. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 1920s, this iconic novel delves into themes of love, wealth, ambition, and the tragic consequences of a society driven by materialism.

Narrated by Nick Carraway, a young and impressionable Midwesterner, the story unfolds in the affluent neighborhoods of Long Island, New York. Nick finds himself drawn into the captivating world of his enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire who hosts lavish parties and harbors an undying love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Through Nick's observant eyes, we witness the opulence and excesses of the Roaring Twenties, where wealth and social status reign supreme.

As the narrative unfolds, Fitzgerald paints a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its own contradictions. The characters, including the mysterious Gatsby, the charming yet shallow Tom Buchanan, and the ethereal Daisy, each represent a facet of the American Dream and its disillusionment. Beneath the glittering facade of wealth and gaiety, a darker undercurrent of deception, greed, and moral decay emerges.

"The Great Gatsby" explores the universal human desires for love, acceptance, and personal fulfillment. It examines the lengths to which individuals are willing to go to attain their desires and the tragic consequences that can result from the pursuit of an unattainable ideal. Fitzgerald's lyrical prose and evocative descriptions transport readers to a world of extravagant parties, secret affairs, and shattered dreams.

Through its exploration of themes such as the corruption of the American Dream, the emptiness of materialism, and the fragility of human relationships, "The Great Gatsby" remains a poignant and relevant work of literature. It serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the illusionary nature of wealth and the fleeting nature of happiness. With its timeless characters, vivid imagery, and profound social commentary, "The Great Gatsby" continues to captivate readers, inspiring both introspection and contemplation. Join Nick Carraway as he navigates the glittering maze of the rich and powerful, and bear witness to a tragic tale that explores the complexities of human nature and the fragility of dreams.

Genres: Classics, Fiction

Paperback

First published April 10, 1925

Reviews

[Reham Elkomy · Rating 2 out of 5]

8/11/2025

[Caye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy Interesante la verdad y fácil de entender.

[m.marz · Rating 4 out of 5]

ถึงจะรู้ตอบจบอยู่แล้วแต่พบอ่านจบก็จ๋องไปเลยอยู่ดี...

เล่มนี้เป็นอิ้งล้วน เป็นหนังสือหัดอ่านภาษาอังกฤษ ชอบตรงอ่านง่ายไม่ต้องเปิดดิก น่าจะเพราะระดับหนังสือตรงกับของตัวเองพอดีมั้ง อ่านจบแล้วอยากไปหาฉบับออริมาอ่านอีกเลย อยากรู้รายละเอียดของเรื่องมากกว่านี้ อยากรู้ว่ามิสเตอร์คาร์ราเวย์เล่าความคิดของตัวเองเกี่ยวกับซัมเมอร์นี้ออกมายังไงอีก เรื่องเต็มที่เล่มนี้ไม่ได้เล่า

[Mayuki Abe · Rating 5 out of 5]

time 60min.
7words America,luxury,party,meet,Gatsby,feel,loneliness
Q1 Gatsby took a party many times.
And his friend think Gatsby take a party because he feel lonliness.
When you feel lomliness,you'll meet friend or take party?
A1 No. When I feel sadness,I want to be alone.
Q2 In this story, Gatsby's friend was said "Your careful.So I like you" when they went drive.
Do you have driving lisence?
And how is your driving?
A2 I don't have the lisence.
And my driving is not careful when I practice in driving school.

time 70min.
7words unidentified,marry,Daisy,notice,past,accident,death
Q1 This story is love story that a lowly man love a well placed woman.
Have you ever fallen love with person who differnt circumstance.
And what do you feel?
A1 No. If I am in this situation,I'll always hide and stare.
Q2 After reading this book,I felt that gatsby's hope for living is passionate love for Daisy.
What is your hope for the future or the joy of living.
A2 Acutually I don't know why I live now.
But there are little happiness around me.
So I always look forward to tomorrow.

[Rabie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dear Gatsby, I really enjoyed your story, but i didn't like it, in spite of the end of the story. How can we suffer as much as u got from your fake lover ( Daisy ) ? and how can be mended ? I really can't have the answer from this story ( the story of the great Gatsby ). The story want to tell us two things : firstly, how strong and ambitious, we have to be to reach our goals. And the second thing is, how people are cruel and hard-hearted. By the way, this classic means a lot to me, and all of Gatsby, Nick and Jordan are a good and kind people. But yeah ! life is suffering, and we can not be out of this labyrinth of suffering, we just have to live with this pain and cruelty. I'll give it 2 stars! Thanks F. Scott for this well-written story, it was a good experience and I had such a beautiful moment while reading it !

[Dew · Rating 3 out of 5]

1920s. The Great Gatsby is a book that tells the story of a man named Nick Carroway, who moves to NY during the summer and meets a man named Jay Gatsby, who lives next door. He finds out that her cousin, Daisy, was actually realated to him.
Daisy and her husband are living also in New York.
During this very summer, Nick, Daisy, Jay and all the other characters are going to be surrounded by lots of parties and love intrigues.
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What I loved the most is that we can really see the type of society that the United States had back in the 20s and the type of life people had.
I didn't get too atached to the charcters, which is a shame, but since is an adapted version I think it wasn't really a big matter.
I had a problem in the end because it all ends too conveniently and the characters couldn't care less about the recent events.

[Nemezida · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finally got to the book symbol of the "Jazz Age" – ‘The Great Gatsby’ by Francis S. Fitzgerald. For me, this book is a composition about a lonely person: lonely in his luxury, his life and his death.

Wealth itself doesn’t make a person happy and doesn’t give him love.

Pure, selfless love can help a person surpass himself, and can make him go the dark path and push him on the way of crime.

Someone's love forgives everything and accepts you as you are; someone else - dresses you in a suit not in size; and someone's love crumbles at the slightest breath of the breeze of adversity.

Gatsby walked his way with the hope of catching a star. But he forgot that a star often was just a mirage that actually went out many, many years ago ...

[Triin Sooäär · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sõnastusega on antud edasi loo olulised osad, mõtted ja tekib ka vajalik huvi raamatus toimuva vastu. Väga abiks sõnastik, mis selgitab lihtsasti lahti keerukamad sõnad. Kõik vajalikud nüansid on olemas.

[Jaehoon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone said this book and the style of Fitzgerald is fancy as NYC. I really could not understand (maybe its because my impression about manhattan in high school was bad as hell). By chance I was traveling manhattan over the winter break and accidentally found this book in Dan's house, I decided to read this before, while, and perhaps, after the travel. To be honest, I really could not understand it till the last chapter. The tragedy and void coming out from there finally made me understand what she meant at that time that it makes a deep contrast; the fanciness of NYC and internal void in people's mindset.
Anyway I could not deny that I enjoyed this book. Not so impressed, but leaves some feeling that I might try other Fitzgerald's.

[Ryohei Kitaguchi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Time: 85 minutes
7-word summary
1.party 2.love 3.dead 4.dream 5.New York 6.Gatsby 7.5-year

Q1. Do you want to join a party that no one know where organizer is and no one know the truth about him?
A. I'm curious to join, but I would not go there for my safety. If I go there with many companion, I would go.

Q2. Why is Gatsby "great"? Why was this book used "Great"?
A. Gatsby had a dream and put everything into achieving his dream. In that sense, he was great.

[Ann O'Connell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Porter Sq. Book Club selection -- It has been 40 years or more since I read this novel. I know that my view of the characters are radically different than they were when I read Gatsby in high school.

[Shuhei Yamashita · Rating 3 out of 5]

- MACMILLAN READERS level5
-Time 10/5 = 20 minutes: 10/6 = 15 minutes: 10/7 = 20 minutes
- 7 word summary: West Egg - party - Gatsby - 5 years - ambition - friendship - fault
Discussion Question
1.How often do you have a party?
I rarely have a party. I don't like make a lot of noise

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

It deserves every accolade it has received.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rich people are boring.

[Yanyan · Rating 4 out of 5]

i've only read the Chinese version, i am gonna read the english version oneday, to appreciate the full beauty of this so-called best American novel!

[Missy Speer · Rating 5 out of 5]

love

[Namiko]

It is so unfair for Gatsby. I wish I were loved by someone like him, who was deeply in love with one woman...(dream on!)

[Angel Amos · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not gone lie, Gatsby is overrated but still an interesting love story

[Akhsassi Mouhamed · Rating 3 out of 5]

to the movie

[Imane Slah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy The Great Gatsby that much ,but I liked the meaning behind it . I think the original version is better than this version,that's why I gave it two stars only.

[UniMef · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the book. Even though I get chocked in the end. I think I am going to read the original one

[Laura ☽ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve never seen nothing about the great gatsby and I love it, I watched the movie first bc of my exam and it’s just like the book but without young and beautiful 🥲

[Uxia · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️3,5⭐️

[Jam Ajna Soares · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Há sempre uma mulher para te salvar de outra.

E assim que ela o salva, está pronta para destruí-lo.”


- Charles Bukowski

[Jurijn Hermans · Rating 2 out of 5]

Huh.