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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?


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Ti said…
Yes! Read it!
July 10, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Jaime Shetrone said…
Read it! It's a pretty easy read, one of the easier classics, in my opinion.
July 10, 2012 at 10:38 PM
neal call said…
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.
July 10, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Jenn said…
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.
July 11, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Alyce said…
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.
July 11, 2012 at 1:54 AM
Helen Murdoch said…
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
July 11, 2012 at 10:15 AM
bermudaonion (Kathy) said…
I read it in high school and definitely think you should read it if you haven't before.
July 11, 2012 at 11:18 AM
softdrink said…
It's not one of my favorites, but I didn't hate it, either. I think it's definitely worth reading.
July 11, 2012 at 1:31 PM
pburt said…
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. 
July 11, 2012 at 1:53 PM
JoV said…
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! :)
July 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Athira / Aths said…
That's wonderful to hear! I was worried it might take a while to get through.
July 11, 2012 at 7:37 PM
Athira / Aths said…
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!
July 11, 2012 at 7:39 PM
Athira / Aths said…
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.
July 11, 2012 at 7:39 PM
Athira / Aths said…
That's wonderful! I don't know too many classics that I read in school and still like. I will pick this one up.
July 11, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Athira / Aths said…
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.
July 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Athira / Aths said…
I am curious to check it out now. Didn't expect so many of you to vote yes. 
July 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Athira / Aths said…
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. 
July 11, 2012 at 7:43 PM
Athira / Aths said…
I'm happy hearing that it is a quick read. For some reason, I was imagining it to be a slow book. 
July 11, 2012 at 7:43 PM
Athira / Aths said…
Have to say I am surprised that this book is really slim! I somehow imagined a bigger slower book. Have to read it now!
July 11, 2012 at 7:44 PM
Kim Ukura said…
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.
July 11, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Jenny said…
I think you should! It's short enough that even if you don't love it you'll get through it quickly.
July 12, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Athira / Aths said…
It's awesome that you are rereading! I'm hoping to check it out sometime in Fall!
July 12, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Athira / Aths said…
That's the best part I guess - its length. I'm really looking forward to reading it.
July 12, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Marg Bates said…
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!
July 13, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Young_1 said…
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! 
July 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com said…
I bought the audio and plan to listen to it a few weeks before seeing the movie. So great minds think alike. ;)
July 14, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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