en-US Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:33:38 -0800 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review4126377482 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:33:38 -0800 /review/show/4126377482 Miranda gave 4 stars to The Great Gatsby (Paperback) by F. Scott Fitzgerald
]]> Comment265907745 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:16:03 -0700 /topic/show/19401724-more-book-recommendations-related-to-the-brain Miranda made a comment on The Brain: The Story of You:

I haven't read this book entirely, but I have read a similar book by David Eagleman, called Incognito: the secret lives of the brain. I'd say if you liked this book, you'll probably like that one. I'm not sure how closely the info overlaps; so far, I have seen Mr. Eagleman reference the Charles Whitman example in both books but read on and see! (I will say there are complaints that towards the latter half of the book he delves into conjectures and a bit of personal opinion -- somewhere around blameworthiness and a drunk Mel Gibson. ) However, if you're looking for lay explanations I found Incognito pretty neat. I'd also say look at "Blink: the power of thinking without thinking" and "the invisible gorilla" . Let me know if you find anything, I would also like more book recommendations related to this field! ]]> Comment265444831 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:53:27 -0700 /topic/show/22539252-spoilers-ahead-my-biggest-question-about-the-great-gatsby Miranda made a comment on The Great Gatsby:

Interesting question that I've never thought of. I do believe the scenario that you've described is very possible.
I honestly think that based on what we see of Gatsby, there is no other possible ending for his story than murder/self-inflicted death. He's just too disillusioned. And honestly I do quite like the way the ending played out. Myrtle, Gatsby, and Wilson, all "playthings" and "side characters" of the Buchanan's story end up used up and dead. Just like Nick says, the Buchanans just retreat away, while Tom's Mistress, her husband, and Daisy's pining old love all end up smashed and broken. It's a very jarring ending I didn't get nor appreciate my first read, but its one that's grown on me a bit.
Sorry this isn't a great reply but seeing no other comments I just had to reply ]]> CommunityAnswer1585569 Sat, 20 May 2023 20:51:06 -0700