In a true sign of the times, the mansion that was allegedly F. Scott Fitzgerald’s inspiration for Daisy’s mansion is being slated for demolition. The current owner bought it 7 years ago for $17 million and cannot afford the upkeep and taxes on the property, much less the cost of renovation. They were going to … Continue reading Gatsby News – #2
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Final Thoughts on Gatsby – #2
(spoilers abound, but I believe everyone has finished Gatsby) I thought I had read Gatsby before but I either didn’t or I completely forgot the plot line throughout the years. For some reason I went into it thinking that Gatsby and Daisy were a married couple, not that it was about Gatsby’s unrequited and misplaced … Continue reading Final Thoughts on Gatsby – #2
Well Begun is Half Done – The Great Gatsby – #2
I have started The Great Gatsby!! All it took was a five-hour business trip and a hotel night with no interruptions. I may even get another chapter read on my second hotel night! I love it already. So many perfectly placed punctuation marks!!!! All post-Ulysses kidding aside, I was immediately drawn into the story through … Continue reading Well Begun is Half Done – The Great Gatsby – #2
I’m over here… um, not reading – Ulysses – #1
In response to Andi’s query about where I’ve been, my first thought was, “Hey, I’m over here reading!!” That would not be the whole truth, however. That would not be the truth at all, actually! As much as I’ve somewhat enjoyed Ulysses more lately, I spent my Thanksgiving break and the two weeks preceding it…. … Continue reading I’m over here… um, not reading – Ulysses – #1
Heather Paquette 