The Great Gatsby
Set in the roaring twenties, the novel follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby as he passionately pursues the beautiful but married Daisy Buchanan. Seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway, Gatsby's neighbor and friend, he undergoes a journey of finding themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. Gatsby's flamboyant way of life and uninterrupted partying, they all masked his yearning for Daisy and to what height he would go just to get her back. Ultimately, the story reveals the illusion of the American Dream and the consequences of living in the past.