im not a nerd sooooooo yea it sounds boring but i hav a summer reading thing and this was on the list
2007-06-21 08:31:21 · 13 answers · asked by Gloomy Princesess 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It's a great book. You may not appreciate it as much at your age, but it's a classic and has a lot meanings in it. The story is good too, but set in a time that may seem foreign to you.
I think you'd be doing yourself a service to at least attempt it.
2007-06-21 08:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by Ya Ya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a good reader, and are not too impatient to look up words that you don't understand, you'll love this book.
It contains romance, action, history, crime, and a lot about the rich vs. the non-rich. It is a great book, and is very short considering all the information it contains.
You can also view the movies "The Great Gatsby" (1974) and another one in about (2000). The one from 1974 is longer and more glamorous--but you should really watch both (Netflix has both).
Watching Robert Redford, Sam Waterston, Mia Farrow and more in the 1974 version is what made me first read the book--and I'm so happy that I did. I've read it many times since.
2007-06-21 16:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easily read and has a sort of soap-opera feel to it, but sure, you can read it. Just don't get impatient when the beginning and very end seem to float off into oblivion. They are the tough parts. Once you get up to about page ten the story flows and yes, it would be appropriate and good reading for you age. It's weird, but fun also.
2007-06-21 15:37:02 · answer #3 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read it when I was 13. It's definitely an "easy" read if you are not a "nerd reader", and there is enough action so that it won't put you to sleep. Plus, it's not a very long book. So for your situation, I recommend that you read it for your summer school assignment.
2007-06-21 15:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by cbrox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good book......It's a classic so if you if you read it now, you'll already have knowledge of it when you read it again in high school or college.
Personally, I found it kinda boring.
2007-06-21 15:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by soccerref 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, I'm 14 and I read it last year. It's an awesome book, and practically a short read. Hopefully you'll like it...just try it and see
2007-06-21 15:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, it's just a soap opera. I didn't like it at all. But since you are 13, it's a simple read so it should be suitable.
2007-06-21 16:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by ozzmosis121876 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. good book and easy to follow
2007-06-25 00:27:01 · answer #8 · answered by book writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it depends on your reading level i suppose. Most 13 yr olds are reading stupid teen novels so if you are one of those ppl i feel sorry for you. but you should really read it carefully. it's a classic, so....watch out. it's gonna be good for you if you read it right.
2007-06-21 15:48:19 · answer #9 · answered by VandyViolin09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i honestly didn't like it too much, i had to read it for school. but just try to relate witha character. or do what i did, but it online, download it to a mp3 player and listen to it!!
2007-06-21 15:37:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋