The Great Gatsby takes place in New York City during the summer of 1922. It’s told from the eyes of Nick Carraway, a young man who moves from Minnesota to New York to learn about the bond business. He rents a house on Long Island next to the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a man who throws elaborate parties in his huge gothic mansion every Saturday night. One evening Nick goes to have dinner at his cousin …showed first 75 words of 569 total…

…showed last 75 words of 569 total…because not the entire country is money and power hungry. Despite it’s somewhat negative and cynical view on society, this book has some important lessons to teach about the dangers of wealth and greed. I would recommend that the book be translated for countries that hold a democracy or for countries that are just starting to become wealthy. Perhaps a book like this can keep them from making the same mistakes these characters did.