Fitzgerald tells a wonderful story and in this novel, the story is quite easy to follow. ... Anthony "built hope desperately and tenaciously out of the stuff of his dream, a hope flimsy enough, to be sure, a hope that was cracked and dissipated a dozen times a day, a hope mothered by mockery, but, nevertheless, a hope that would be brawn and sinew to his self-respect." ... It seems as if he tries to detach himself from them, to stand aside and tell their story. ...

• Word Count: 2828
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School