This Side of Paradise

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

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I really just couldn‘t get into this one. I didn‘t get the same feeling as when I read The Great Gatsby. 🪂
#ThisSideOfParadise #FScottFitzgerald #book #books #bookfeature #bookfeatures #bookfair #bookfan #bookfandom #bookfever #bookfanatic #bookfrenzy #bookgeek #bookgeeks #bookgeeky #bookgang #bookgasm #geek #geeks #geeky #bookhoarder #bookhaul #bookholic Classics #Fuction #Literature #Novels #American #Romance #HistoricalFiction #20thCentury 🧡

dabbe #allhailthebail! #betterbooksahead 🙌🏻 This book was rather difficult to get into. GATSBY is by far his magnum opus--IMHO. 3mo

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This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

Starting an old classic today…

CarolynM ❤️ 8mo

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LeftyDv

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

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104 years since its publishing, this classic defines America still. What is fake? What is real? What and who do we really love? Do we still have faith? And if we do, what do we worship? Disillusion, youthful rebellion, feminism and socialism vs. capitalism. It‘s all here. There was not one Lost Generation - there have been many. Frankly, there continues to be. Fitzgerald‘s prose is essential American Literature.

CarolynM I loved this when I read it as a teenager. I‘ve always wondered if I would still love it if I read it again. 9mo

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IndoorDame

the Side of Paradise | F. Scott Fitzgerald

#intimacy #luckyinlove @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Eggs I 💞💞 Fitzgerald! 10mo

IndoorDame @Eggs same! I just got a new (used) copy of Tender Is The Night that I‘m super excited about! 10mo

Eggs His words are to be savored like fine wine 🍷. He was one-of-a-kind @IndoorDame 10mo

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🖤🤍🖤 10mo

dabbe His writing was just gorgeous. 🤩 10mo

IndoorDame @dabbe 🩶🖤🩶 10mo

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IndoorDame

This Side of Paradise | F.S. Fitzgerald

#kiss #luckyinlove @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️💋🖤 10mo

Eggs 🤍👄💕 10mo

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AroundTheBookWorld

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

Considered a quintessential work of the Jazz Age, the novel follows Amory, an impulsive young man who squanders his college education at Princeton and recklessly falls in love with a girl from the South.
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AroundTheBookWorld

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

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AroundTheBookWorld

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

Amory Blaine inherited from his mother every trait, except the stray inexpressible few, that made him worth while.
#ThisSideOfParadise #FScottFitzgerald #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookfair #bookfan #bookfandom #bookfever #bookfanatic #bookfrenzy #bookgeek #bookgeeks #bookgeeky #geek #geeks #geeky #bookgang #bookgasm #bookhoarder #bookheaven #Classics #Fiction #Literature #Novels #American #Romance #HistoricalFiction #20thCentury 🧡🧡🧡

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Billypar

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

so-so

#TitlesandTunes #TheWorldismyOyster
My favorite almost-pick of the year? Fitzgerald's inventive writing saves this story of a Princeton student 'finding himself' from being boring. But it also seems meandering and uneven - not like Gatsby at all in that respect. For all the strangeness of the lost social norms of the period, it's crazy to me how similar the mc's character is to a contemporary college intellectual dude. @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB

BarbaraBB Love your drawing 😂 and am intrigued by the premise of the book. 1y

Cinfhen That is really crazy / goes to show not much has changed when it comes to privileged white kids at Princeton 😉 1y

Billypar @BarbaraBB Ha - thanks! It's not what I was expecting - sometimes with good results, but other times not. 1y

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Billypar @Cinfhen Yeah, he does have some character progression but it's something like 'aspiring snob with dreams of fame' to 'opinionated intellectual who refuses to get a job on principle'. 1y

Cinfhen So basically this was autobiographical for Scott 😁😜 1y

Billypar @Cinfhen He was the same age as the main character when he wrote it, so I wouldn't be shocked 😄 1y

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Billypar

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

#Titlesandtunes #TheWorldIsMyOyster
I've never read anything else by Fitzgerald except the one we all read. While that novel is about someone looking back on his youth, his debut is about a young scholar who's looking ahead to his future with great zeal as he attends Princeton. Nas must have had a similar perspective when he made his debut album Illmatic, and I thought The World Is Yours is perfect for the theme. @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB

Billypar https://open.spotify.com/track/7G3lxTsMfSx4yarMkfgnTC?si=b9fhHgcoRHiFWqINendmHQ 1y

Cinfhen Brilliant! Once again you‘ve raised the bar ❤️🎶🙌🏻can‘t wait to see what you do with next month‘s prompt #DramaQueen 😂 1y

BarbaraBB I‘ve only read that one too 😊, looking forward to your review of this one. And I saw NAS live last year and he was so good, glad to add him to the list! 1y

Billypar @Cinfhen It took me awhile to come up with the choices for this month's prompt, but I thought of both a book and song for DramaQueen pretty quickly. Looking forward to it! 1y

Billypar @BarbaraBB Wow, that must have been an incredible show! 1y

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MaCa

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

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Fitzgerald's first novel on a WWI-era Princeton student. He enjoyed adulation as the voice of his generation after its publication, but I'd prefer the hard-earned maturity of later works (The Beautiful & Damned & The Last Tycoon). A whiff of cocky undergraduate in the tone that's juvenile, though also poignant when one is mindful of what life had in store for the author, namely alcoholism & premature death

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Maggie4483

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

so-so

Although the writing was beautiful and I can see why this book made Fitzgerald famous, I don‘t feel like it had much of a plot. As a result, I didn‘t retain much of what I read and I‘m afraid the only thing I‘ll remember when I think about this book is the scene with Eleanor and the horse.

dabbe THE GREAT GATSBY was definitely Fitzgerald's magnum opus. I felt the same way about this book. 🤗 1y

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Zoe-h

This Side of Paradise | F.S. Fitzgerald

pan

This was not good. It was literally just a privileged man whining that no girls loved him for 216 pages. And why was one chapter written like a play when all the others were normal? 2⭐️

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IndoorDame

This Side of Paradise | F.S. Fitzgerald

#intimacy #inquotes @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Oh I love this 🥰🥰 2y

dabbe Ooh la la! ❣️ 2y

IndoorDame @Eggs @dabbe the image is by Obvious State which is one of my favorite design studios. They do the most amazing literary quote posters! This is one of 4 that I have but I want ALL of them! 2y

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dabbe @IndoorDame It is stunning! ❣️ 2y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @IndoorDame I love this site! I bought 3 designs for pictures! 🖤🤍 2y

IndoorDame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🤍🖤 they do postcards too that I‘m always tempted to get for #litsylove 2y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @IndoorDame probably!! I‘ll have to check! They do have small notebooks ❤️ 2y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @IndoorDame https://obviousstate.com/collections/postcards/products/women-writers-postcard-s... 2y

Leftcoastzen A favorite! I was going to post it! 2y

IndoorDame @Leftcoastzen ❤️❤️ 2y

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jenniferw88

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

so-so

3 ⭐

#1920 #192025 @Librarybelle

Librarybelle I‘ve not read anything by Fitzgerald other than The Great Gatsby. I‘m not in a hurry to do so, either! 2y

jenniferw88 @Librarybelle I've read this, Gatsby & Tender is the Night - the last two for school! 2y

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Sophronisba

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

She had once been a Catholic, but discovering that priests were infinitely more attentive when she was in process of losing or regaining faith in Mother Church, she maintained an enchantingly wavering attitude.

#SundaySentence #192025 (1920 entry)

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Maggie4483

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

Hoping July is a better month than June for my #Bookspin #Doublespin #BookspinBingo.

I am super excited to start #192025 - so that should help.

Librarybelle, TheAromaofBooks

Librarybelle Hooray!! 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I'm looking forward to #192025 as well!! 2y

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VioletMoonBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

“I know myself,” he cried, “but that is all.”
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VioletMoonBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

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Pogue Truth (edited) 3y

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VioletMoonBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

#ThisSideOfParadise #FScottFitzgerald #book #books #bookhoarder #bookhoarders #bookhaul #bookhauler #bookholic #bookholics #bookheaven #bookjunkie #bookjunkies #bookjunky #bookjacket #bookjackets #bookjacketdesign #bookjacketdesigner #bookkeeper #bookkeeperlife #bookkeeping #bookloot #booklist #booklove #booklover #booklovers #bookloversunite #bookz #bookzesty #bookzilla #bookzone #bookzine #bookxcess #Classics #Fiction #Literature #Novels ❤️‍🩹

Leftcoastzen 😃 3y

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VioletMoonBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Amory Blaine inherited from his mother every trait, except the stray inexpressible few, that made him worth while.
#ThisSideOfParadise #FScottFitzgerald #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookfair #bookfan #bookfandom #bookfever #bookfanatic #bookfrenzy #bookgeek #bookgeeks #bookgeeky #bookgang #bookgasm #geek #geeks #geeky #bookhoarder #bookhoarders #bookhaul #bookhauler #bookholic #bookholics #Classics #Fiction #Literature #Novels 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

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Trace

This Side of Paradise | F.S. Fitzgerald

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I wonder how much the author was writing about his own experiences?

Leftcoastzen Real nice edition! 4y

CarolynM I loved this so much when I read it as a teenager. I've been tempted to reread since, but I'm worried the more mature me wouldn't be so sympathetic to Amory. 4y

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Lcsmcat

This Side of Paradise | F.S. Fitzgerald

#steel #quotsyaug20 @TK-421

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CoffeeNBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

#BoundTogetherJune #Paradise
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 Great pic! 5y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love your photo ❤️ 5y

AutumnRLS My favorite Fitzgerald 5y

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Eggs

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

The book examines the lives and morality of post–World War I youth. Its protagonist Amory Blaine is an attractive student at Princeton University who dabbles in literature.

#paradise
#boundtogetherjune
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 I liked Gatsby but I couldn‘t get into this one. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5y

Eggs Nor I @OriginalCyn620 5y

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KateD1

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

so-so

Done.

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KateD1

This Side of Paradise | F. Scott Fitzgerald, James L. W. West

I need to read in hammocks more.
#thissiseofparadise #classics #fitzgerald #bookworm #reading #outside #hammock #

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KateD1

This Side of Paradise | F.S. Fitzgerald

Starting a new book!
Zach asked me yesterday how I can continuously read business type books - I break them up with fiction or something that‘s different and gives me a break.
#FScottFitzgerald #ThisSideOfParadise #NewBook #ClassicLiterature #Coffee

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GatheringBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

#QuotsyMay20 Day 20: #Trial

TK-421

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Leftcoastzen

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

March 26,1920 The publication of F.Scott Fitzgerald‘s first novel was yesterday a hundred years ago?😱
Note the price ,$1.75 This is a Scribner ad that is in one of my favorite books about the Fitzgeralds , a large trim size book that reproduces the family scrapbooks ,The Romantic Egotists.from 1974.Oh yeah, Zelda probably would have dumped him if this book didn‘t come out when it did.

CarolynM Wow! 100 years! This is my favourite Fitzgerald. Thanks for posting🙂 5y

Leftcoastzen @CarolynM I love it too! 5y

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CoffeeNBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

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I enjoyed reading F. Scott Fitzgerald's first novel, a story about Amory Blane, a young college graduate trying to find his way in post-World War I life.
#ReadingThroughTheYears192021 #1920

jewright Amory annoys me so much! He‘s so whiny! What did you like about the book? 5y

CoffeeNBooks @jewright I really like Fitzgerald's writing style. He captures Amory's sense of angst over trying to find his purpose in life. 5y

jewright @CoffeeNBooks I love Fitzgerald‘s other books The Great Gatsby and The Beautiful and the Damned. I probably should try it again. 5y

CoffeeNBooks @jewright I love Gatsby! I have The Beautiful and Damned on my bookshelf, and it's the next Fitzgerald I plan to read. 5y

jewright It is my second favorite after Gatsby. I hope you like it! 5y

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CoffeeNBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Sunday morning #coffeeandabook. ☕📚

Cathythoughts Nice post ♥️ 5y

AmyG Yum....I need to order more Bones coffee. 5y

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CoffeeNBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

I love it when one of my favorite books is referenced in another book!

Demibom To be honest, it kind of ruins the fantasy for me. When I read, I like to lose myself into another world where I forget who I am...what books, movies I like,etc... 5y

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CoffeeNBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Finally starting this one- it's been on my bookshelf for a long time. #coffeeandabook #ReadingThroughTheYears192021 #1920

Sharpeipup Love the mug! 5y

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rosalindconnage

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

Look I know this book is 100 years old but I can‘t help but imagine Alec saying this in a Steve Martin voice

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CoffeeNBooks

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

#JulyColdPlay This Side of #Paradise
@Eggs

ladym30 Lovely photo! 5y

Eggs Beautiful cover 5y

Sapphire My favorite of Fitzgerald 5y

Henrik_Madsen Great cover! 5y

ONH Haven‘t read this one! Is it a novel or a short story? 5y

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CoffeeNBooks

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

#JazzyJune #Paradise #SongsOfSummer
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 Love that pic/cover! ❤️ 6y

Eggs Love the art 6y

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GripLitGrl

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

#songsofsummer #paradise @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 💙💙💙 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

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ilyssa.g

This Side of Paradise | F.S. Fitzgerald

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My first F. Scott Fitzgerald book. I got this book from the Christmas book exchange from the #bookclub @MrBook and @BookBabe wonderfully run. A very well-written book! Truly, one of the most well-written books I have ever read. The development of Amory Blaine was wonderful to follow. I loved and underlined many quotes. This book will surely stay with me.

CoffeeNBooks This one's on my list to read this year! 6y

ilyssa.g @CoffeeNBooks I hope you get to read and enjoy it! 6y

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Brie

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

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This semi-autobiographical novel, Fitzgerald‘s debut, follows the life and many loves of Princeton student Amory Blaine as he drifts from romantic idealism and self-absorption into a more disillusioned adulthood. With its rhythmic prose and themes of materialism in post WW1 modern society, Fitzgerald captures the Jazz Age in a novel.

Rachbb3 Great review! 6y

Brie @Rachbb3 Thank you! 6y

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CarolynM

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Book - This Side of Paradise by F Scott Fitzgerald
Author - Anne Tyler
Movie - The Tall Guy
Food - Turkish Delight

#ManicMonday #LetterT

JoScho

JoScho Thanks for playing 😊🖤 6y

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OriginalCyn620

This Side of Paradise (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) | F. Scott Fitzgerald

1. I made fresh tomato basil soup! 🍅
2. Two, one print and one audio 📚
3. Yes. Everyone in my house except me gets cold easily. 😛
4. No. I wear contacts. 🤓
5. I DNF this book. I was just bored and couldn‘t get into it! 📖
#HumpDayPost

MinDea

MinDea Yummy!!! 6y

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CKtheLibrarian

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Not my favorite Fitz book. The plot is choppy and I didn‘t enjoy the poetry throughout. Definitely room for improvement and I‘m glad he kept after it.

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WanderingBookaneer

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

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nomadpenguin

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Shout-out to Standard Ebooks for their beautifully formatted free books

CoffeeNBooks I haven't read this one, but it's on my TBR stack. I'm curious to see how you like it. 7y

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ChrisBohjalian

This Side of Paradise | Francis Scott Fitzgerald

It was on this date in 1920 that THIS SIDE OF PARADISE sold out — three days after it was published. I own three copies, including this great, pulp paperback.

Godmotherx5 Awesome cover. 7y

Litsi Simply adore the pulp cover. 7y

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GripLitGrl

This Side of Paradise | F Scott Fitzgerald

#QuotsyMarch18 #rain @TK-421
"The unwelcome November rain had perversely stolen the day's last hour and pawned it with that ancient fence, the night."- F. Scott Fitzgerald

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