This book?
Because, obviously, this is coming later this year...
I prefer reading a book before watching its movie equivalent, unless the book doesn't lure me one bit (like One Day) or the movie/TV equivalent sounds like the better way to experience the story (eg: Vampire Diaries, and I don't like vampires anyways) or the humongous size of the book just keeps giving me shivers (Hello, Game of Thrones). And sometimes, the book happens to belong to a period I struggle with (Pride and Prejudice). But I still much prefer to read a book first, because books are better, right?
Somehow, I'm not sure about The Great Gatsby though. The reviews I've read have made me alternately intrigued and indifferent. But since Leonardo DiCaprio is in it, it's a given that I'll be sitting in the movie theater, probably during the first week after release itself.
What do you think? Have you read it? Planning to? Or not your soup?
26 comments:
Yes! Read it!
Read it! It's a pretty easy read, one of the easier classics, in my opinion.
Yeah, it's a quick read, why not? Although you could really make it a challenging and psychedelic experience by adding a completely inappropriate soundtrack. I read it in highschool while listening to Eiffel 65's "Blue" on repeat (I just liked the song, back off), and now I can't think of the book without Europop echoing faintly in the back of my head. It's kind of spooky.
I haven't read it in years, but I remember enjoying it. Of course, I've gone back and read some of my favorites from when I was younger and been disappointed. There are several readalongs of this happening in the fall, so maybe look into that? I've found with a classic I've been hesitant of, I'm much more likely to pick it up if there's the chance of discussion.
I haven't read it in years, but it was one of the few classics I read in high school that I really liked. I should read it again as an adult to refresh my memory and see if my opinion has changed any.
I read Great Gatsby in high school so it's been a while, I remember liking it, but not loving it. Perhaps as an adult I'd feel differently. I think you should read it before seeing the movie
I read it in high school and definitely think you should read it if you haven't before.
It's not one of my favorites, but I didn't hate it, either. I think it's definitely worth reading.
I read in high school and college and will try to read it again before seeing the movie. It is a quick read so I would definitely try - but then, like you, I like to read books before the movie.
I have read it. Nothing to shout about but I would be interested in the adaptation. It would be worth for you reading the book and then watch the movie. After all it is really a wafer thin book! :)
That's wonderful to hear! I was worried it might take a while to get through.
Haha! That cracked me up! Now I need to do something wild like that - I'm pretty sure I wouldn't forget the book or the song ever!
Oh, readalongs sound good. I did see many others reading this book, which is partly why I'm really curious. I guess I will check it out.
That's wonderful! I don't know too many classics that I read in school and still like. I will pick this one up.
I somehow missed it in school, but I've heard about it for a long time. It's high time I picked it up to read.
I am curious to check it out now. Didn't expect so many of you to vote yes.
That's good to hear. I don't know how it will fare with me, but so long as it is worth the time, I am all for it.
I'm happy hearing that it is a quick read. For some reason, I was imagining it to be a slow book.
Have to say I am surprised that this book is really slim! I somehow imagined a bigger slower book. Have to read it now!
I'm going to read it soon. I read it in high school and didn't like it, at all, but I feel like that was high school and not necessarily the book. I want to try and reread it as an adult with fresh eyes.
I think you should! It's short enough that even if you don't love it you'll get through it quickly.
It's awesome that you are rereading! I'm hoping to check it out sometime in Fall!
That's the best part I guess - its length. I'm really looking forward to reading it.
I read it earlier this year (kind of) in anticipation of the movie coming out later and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I would go with read it!
I have been wanting to read this for a while now - i definitely did not know this was coming out but gives me a reason to read! I want to read the Bell Jar too!
I bought the audio and plan to listen to it a few weeks before seeing the movie. So great minds think alike. ;)
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