Do you know how everybody always says 'The Great Gatsby' is Fitzgeralds Masterpiece? And you know what: it is the most sincere thing to say about this book. This book is beyond beautiful written and told. 
 I was never forced to read this classic story in school or university because it is not as popular in Germany but I'm not sad about it. I think it makes a big difference to read a book on your own and to live and experience the insanely tragic love story of Gatsby and Daisy by yourself. 
 I feel at a loss for words. This story had something so sad and utterly beautiful to itself that I don't know how to put my feelings into words. I felt so connected to Gatsby and Nick and I loved both of the characters so much. 
 I'm left with a feeling of tragedy because I feel Gatsby did not deserve any of it. He was hopelessly devoted to Daisy since the day he met her but he never felt good enough for her. And in the moment he finally got everything he needs to take care for Daisy (because she is a freaking rich brat and I hate her guts) he realizes Daisy is no longer (or never was) the woman he fell in love with. I think it is a treacherous thing that he believed her to be something more; something special. 
 I'm in love with a lot of quotes from this book but first of all I think this one captures the essence of the plot so good: 
 "Her voice is full of money." 
 I love how the story shows that the rich people are irresponsible and that their wealth allows them to get away with murder. Literally. The ending when nobody shows up to Gatsbys funeral is the most heart-breaking occurrence in the whole book but absolutely realistic. They all didn't want to be involved with his death nor show him the respect of a fare-well. They enjoyed his parties and took everything he gave them but they would not even return the favour in his last hour. 
 "They were careless people, Tom and Daisy - they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness." 
 I love that the story is told through Nick's perspective and I enjoyed every single word of it. It was indeed a real page-turner. 
 "They're a rotten crowd', I shouted across the lawn. 'You're worth the whole damn bunch put together." 
 I never felt so inspired after a story. It is definitely one of my new absolute favourites.