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Tender is the Night

By F. Scott Scott Fitzgerald, Goldman Arnold (Contributor), Sam Taylor-Wood (Reader)

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| eBook | 9780141913179

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Between the First World War and the Wall Street Crash the French Riviera was the stylish place for wealthy Americans to visit. Among the most fashionable are the Divers, Dick and Nicole who hold court at their villa. Into their circle comes Rosemary Hoyt, a film star, who is instantly attracted to tContinue

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About a quarter of the way through this book I realized I had read it before but enjoyed reading it again and refamiliarizing myself with the characters. This is the sad story of what too much money, alcohol and free time can lead to. Upon reading about what happens to Dick and Nicole Diver I almo ... (continue)

About a quarter of the way through this book I realized I had read it before but enjoyed reading it again and refamiliarizing myself with the characters. This is the sad story of what too much money, alcohol and free time can lead to. Upon reading about what happens to Dick and Nicole Diver I almost seem happy not to be rich. Dick and Nicole are a semi-autobiographical copy of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and reading about Dick and Nicole you can picture the disintegration and breakdown of both Scott and Zelda and of their marriage.

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Stcin10 said on Apr 6, 2011 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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A milestone in American literature. And a masterpiece. After 'The great Gatsby', Scott Fitzgerald leaves once again his clear mark in describing the decadent lifestyle of the American high society. Also, the book is probably based on the psychic therapy that the author's wife underwent before the wr ... (continue)

A milestone in American literature. And a masterpiece. After 'The great Gatsby', Scott Fitzgerald leaves once again his clear mark in describing the decadent lifestyle of the American high society. Also, the book is probably based on the psychic therapy that the author's wife underwent before the writing started.
The wonderful title is taken by the poem 'Ode to a nightingale' by John Keats, which adds a touch of romanticism to the novel.

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Introoder said on Aug 25, 2008 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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Regarded by many as Scott Fitzgerald's greatest novel I found it particularly intriguing and pleasing to read. However, I do wonder what the author was seeking to achieve, if anything. Is it just a good story? Was he attempting to say something to the reader? Perhaps it was an account of the restles ... (continue)

Regarded by many as Scott Fitzgerald's greatest novel I found it particularly intriguing and pleasing to read. However, I do wonder what the author was seeking to achieve, if anything. Is it just a good story? Was he attempting to say something to the reader? Perhaps it was an account of the restlessness that pervades the lives of so many people. Nevertheless, a good book!

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GraJon said on Aug 2, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

A little disappointed by the plot but what a great writing!

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Otter said on Oct 30, 2011 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

I so loved The Great Gatsby that I couldn't resist reading this one.
Unfortunately I was diasppointed not to find the same romantic tension, torn characters and American dream atmosphere.
Gatsby was THE Beat Generation, Dick Diver is just a character in a book.

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Ciski72 said on Jan 9, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Well... I'm a sucker for tragic love but this moved me even less than The Great Gatsby. In theory this would have been great with the mad wife and all but somehow Fitzgerald manages to keep me at a long distance from both the story and the characters.

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s u v i said on Feb 17, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback