tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post7644635885704630803..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: The Classics - Opening Lines: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-20523541037936668372015-08-13T09:43:18.998-07:002015-08-13T09:43:18.998-07:00Interesting. I don't know how I would react to...Interesting. I don't know how I would react to his books today. Just know he really hit a tender spot in me when younger that really resonated. I love the way books can impact us so. Thanks for commenting Sarah. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-65046438485365311632015-08-12T23:33:12.700-07:002015-08-12T23:33:12.700-07:00I've reread the book just recently and really ...I've reread the book just recently and really liked it. I don't liek all of FitzGerald's story, but some really resonate with me. JazzFeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650512457155395633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-31827996245361918682015-08-11T23:16:52.727-07:002015-08-11T23:16:52.727-07:00Oh, I didn't know you are a teacher. This woul...Oh, I didn't know you are a teacher. This would an interesting novel to discuss in class. Thanks Denise. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-86001502031918715472015-08-11T22:07:03.938-07:002015-08-11T22:07:03.938-07:00Nick's father sure had some good advice, still...Nick's father sure had some good advice, still relevant today. I actually loved the Luhrmann movie too. Anytime. Glad to say my students still study GG in Year 12. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-71787003717576279572015-08-11T18:45:19.741-07:002015-08-11T18:45:19.741-07:00I loved it too. Thanks for stopping by, Mary. Long...I loved it too. Thanks for stopping by, Mary. Long time no see :-)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-83347052638616143072015-08-11T18:43:18.162-07:002015-08-11T18:43:18.162-07:00Loved Mia Farrow as Daisy in the first movie and o...Loved Mia Farrow as Daisy in the first movie and of course, Redford :-) Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-85023200961219108712015-08-11T18:41:21.340-07:002015-08-11T18:41:21.340-07:00Yes, how sad, a theme that shows up in this novel,...Yes, how sad, a theme that shows up in this novel, and the shallowness of a materialistic culture against the American pursuit of happiness. All set in the 1920s in the aftermath of WWI. Would need to read again to remember all Fitzgerald explores. Just remember it had a huge impact on me at the time. It was brilliant! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-38196367750776042282015-08-11T18:26:30.546-07:002015-08-11T18:26:30.546-07:00You know, I fell in love with this author in my 30...You know, I fell in love with this author in my 30s, and read nothing but Fitzgerald for awhile. He really spoke to me then. I too liked the Redford movie. Good to know about the other one, which I never saw. And you would know Birgit :-) Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-19861316616264861982015-08-11T10:46:11.451-07:002015-08-11T10:46:11.451-07:00Great opening line!Great opening line!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-12059019158546555052015-08-10T23:51:21.720-07:002015-08-10T23:51:21.720-07:00I can remember the movie, but not read the book, W...I can remember the movie, but not read the book, What great opening lines?<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-27361871324633254592015-08-10T20:30:58.563-07:002015-08-10T20:30:58.563-07:00“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when th...“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.”<br /><br />Love a classic!Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-71430428341963524332015-08-10T19:09:19.600-07:002015-08-10T19:09:19.600-07:00The book is great! I enjoyed reading it even thoug...The book is great! I enjoyed reading it even though it has been a few years. The movie with Robert Redford was good. The latest film with Di Caprio truly sucked! Aside from the costumes and "the look" of the film, it sucked! Better to read the beautiful bookBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.com