by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Published 1991
In the summer of 1922, Nick Carraway rents a small cottage on Long Island next door to a vast, glittering mansion belonging to the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a man whose origins no one can explain and whose extravagant parties attract half of New York. Across the bay lives Nick's cousin Daisy and her brutish, old-money husband Tom Buchanan, and it quickly becomes clear that Gatsby's whole life has been quietly organized around her. As the summer heats up, a collision between Gatsby's luminous self-invention and the careless violence of inherited wealth begins to seem inevitable. F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel is a short, perfectly constructed tragedy of the Jazz Age, a portrait of American longing, class, and self-mythology told in prose of extraordinary compression and beauty. Beneath its champagne surface lies a grieving study of the gap between who we are and who we insist on being. Widely taught and endlessly adapted, The Great Gatsby has become the standard against which later American novels about ambition and disillusionment are measured.
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“This voice is a calm, low-pitched baritone with a measured pace and clear diction, ideal for reflecting Nick Carraway's observant and reflective nature.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“A deep, steady, and measured male voice with a calm, low-register tone, fitting for Nick's thoughtful and reflective narration.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“A confident, clear, and warm American baritone with excellent diction, suitable for an educated and observant narrator like Nick.”
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A mysterious and charming millionaire, whose carefully cultivated persona hides an underlying romantic yearning. His voice should be smooth and deliberate.
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“This deep, smooth baritone male voice with a calm, confident delivery perfectly embodies Gatsby's smooth, confident, and somewhat mysterious persona.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Raspy
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Nick's cousin and Gatsby's lost love, an alluring woman whose voice is described as 'full of money.' It should convey charm, softness, but also a hint of carelessness.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Cute
“A bright, happy, and confident young female voice, fitting Daisy's alluring charm and the description of her voice being 'full of money'.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Upbeat
“A vibrant, youthful, and warm feminine voice with expressive delivery, capturing Daisy's charm, softness, and hint of carelessness.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
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Also recommended for: Jordan Baker
Daisy's immensely wealthy and arrogant husband, whose imposing physical presence is matched by a booming, often aggressive and entitled voice.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“An authoritative and intense narration voice that projects a composed yet imposing presence, fitting for Tom's arrogance.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“A lush, low, and deliberate voice with effortless presence, conveying the confident and condescending authority of Tom Buchanan.”
A cynical and independent professional golfer, with a cool, detached demeanor. Her voice should be crisp and sophisticated.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Cute
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
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Also recommended for: Daisy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan's mistress, a vibrant and sensual woman from the working class. Her voice should be energetic, with a slightly common, dramatic flair.
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Entertainment · Low · Educational · +56 more
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
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Myrtle's exhausted and despairing husband, who owns a garage in the Valley of Ashes. His voice should convey weariness, quiet desperation, and defeat.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
“A calm, composed voice with a low, conversational tone that builds subtle tension, ideal for conveying George's weariness, somberness, and quiet desperation.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“A deliberate, low, and calm voice that can effectively communicate George's weariness, somber disposition, and defeated spirit.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“An authoritative low-pitched voice, which, with the right delivery, can convey the subdued and defeated weariness of George Wilson.”