The Early Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald

author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2009
rating: 4
read at: 2015/08/26
date added: 2015/08/26
shelves: classics
review:
'The Early Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald' is a great collection of work from the writer of 'The Great Gatsby.' The stories are from as early as 1917 up through 1922.

There is quite a range of emotion in these stories. From the humorous to the melancholy to the outright sad to the strange. There are spurned lovers, and a boy who ages backwards. There are men who can't escape their station in life, or their destiny in the war. There is a camel costume and a cursed cut glass bowl. There are outdoor activities like boating and skiing and golf. The characters seem quaint at times, but always familiar. The writing may be from earlier, but the stories are all worth reading. If you haven't read 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' but you've seen the movie, you should read it here to see how much got changed.

I enjoyed reading these stories. They act as a time capsule of a unique era, but they also reflect much of the yearning of people today. The stories are nearly 100 years old, but I can still see people I know in them. They may not wear flapper era clothing or camel costumes, but they feel familiar nonetheless.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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