Gatsby
Gatsby by Jeremy Holt, published by Simon and Schuster on May 30, 2023, is a graphic novel that reinterprets F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale for a contemporary audience. This edition, comprising 192 pages, presents a vibrant narrative centered on Lu Zhao, a middle-class Singaporean student who spends a transformative summer on Long Island with his affluent cousin, Tommy. As Lu navigates the lavish American lifestyle, he becomes embroiled in a world of designer drugs, sex, deceit, and murder, reflecting the complexities of modern life.
Readers will find a unique blend of genres in Gatsby, which incorporates elements of crime, mystery, and romance, all while exploring themes relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the present-day Roaring ’20s, offering a multicultural perspective that resonates with today’s societal dynamics. This graphic novel invites readers to engage with a fresh take on a timeless narrative, making it a notable addition to the realms of comics and literary fiction.
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An epic rager based on a timeless classic—welcome to the new Roaring ‘20s with GATSBY!
When middle-class Singaporean student Lu Zhao spends a summer on Long Island with his rich cousin Tommy, his assimilation into the opulent American lifestyle straps him into a collision course fueled by designer drugs, sex, deceit, and murder. GATSBY reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel as an LGBTQ-tinged, multicultural thriller for the Internet age.
When middle-class Singaporean student Lu Zhao is invited to spend a summer on Long Island with his rich cousin, Tommy, before attending Columbia University in the fall, his assimilation into the opulent American lifestyle straps him into a collision course fueled by designer drugs, sex, deceit, and murder. Set in present-day Long Island, Gatsby reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel as an LGBTQ-tinged, multicultural thriller for the Internet age.
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