Tokyo Ebisu Book Club - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Read the book (or most of It)
Order a drink/food at the counter
Enjoy discussing with your fellow book-lovers!
We split into groups for the discussion.
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September’s book is: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald**

In the shimmering decadence of the roaring 1920s, Jay Gatsby emerges as a mysterious and enigmatic figure, hosting extravagant parties at his lavish mansion on Long Island's North Shore. As rumors swirl and speculation mounts about his origins and wealth, Nick Carraway, a young and impressionable Midwesterner, finds himself drawn into Gatsby's captivating world of opulence and illusion.

Through Nick's eyes, readers are transported into a tale of love, longing, and the pursuit of the American Dream. F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless masterpiece, "The Great Gatsby," explores the depths of human desire and the emptiness that often accompanies it. Set against the backdrop of jazz-age excess and societal upheaval, this evocative novel paints a portrait of a generation grappling with the contradictions of wealth, privilege, and the elusive promise of happiness.

As Gatsby's obsession with the past collides with the harsh realities of the present, the novel builds towards a tragic climax that illuminates the fleeting nature of dreams and the enduring power of hope. With its vivid prose and indelible characters, "The Great Gatsby" remains an enduring classic that continues to captivate readers with its exploration of the timeless themes of love, identity, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence.
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Directions can be found at bottom of www.footnik.com