What reading level is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby is fiction — Fiction.

How many pages is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is 208 pages (approximately 47,094 words).

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

Q: What age is The Great Gatsby appropriate for?

The Great Gatsby is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Domestic Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Death of Major Character, Infidelity, Anxiety, Emotional Meltdown, Sudden Loud Noises, Underwater Scenes.

Q: Does The Great Gatsby have any content warnings?

The Great Gatsby has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Domestic Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Death of Major Character, Infidelity, Anxiety, Emotional Meltdown, Sudden Loud Noises, Underwater Scenes. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Reading Level 7-8 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Dive into the dazzling world of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man whose lavish parties mask a deep longing for love and acceptance. Amid the glittering glamour of the Roaring Twenties, secrets unravel, emotions run high, and lives are forever changed. Experience a powerful tale of passion, betrayal, and the pursuit of dreams.

Themes

LoveWealth and ClassTragedyIdentity & Self-Discovery Romance Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include domestic violence, alcohol abuse, death of major character. Written for readers ages 13+.