[kevkrom]

I’m glad to see that at least someone else thinks “The Great Gatsby” is one of the most over-rated books in history. I hated it, hated all of the characters. If there’s no one to sympathize with, what’s the point?

[needmorePaine]

I’m glad to see that at least someone else thinks “The Great Gatsby” is one of the most over-rated books in history. I hated it, hated all of the characters. If there’s no one to sympathize with, what’s the point?

I never thought it important to like or sympathize with a character.

All of the characters in a story could be despicable as long as they are rendered well, are unique, and have convincing motivations.

[Monterrosa-24]

“...If there’s no one to sympathize with, what’s the point?”

I liked the man with the owl-eyed glasses.