Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Great Gatsby

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Only Authorized Edition

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set amid the dazzling parties and vibrant energy of the 1920s, this story follows the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby as he chases a dream shaped by love and longing. Through a world of glamour and secrets, it reveals the complexities of ambition, desire, and the American experience. Readers are invited to explore a richly woven tale of hope and heartbreak.

Themes

Coming of AgeRomanceSocial JusticeHistoricalFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, substance use, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Romantic Content Substance Use Poverty & Hardship Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9781982149482
Pages
208
Publisher
Scribner
Published
2020
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

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People

Nick CarrawayJay GatsbyDaisy BuchananTom BuchananF. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940)

Places

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