The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is what I regard as the worst book I have ever had the displeasure of reading in its entirety. Normally, this would be a feat I would allow to go unremarked, except for one thing. The novel is commonly listed as one of the great classics. Many people regard it as one of the best books ever written, and I have been met with incredulity when I say I was not fond of it. So, I feel compelled to more closely examine why I think the book does not work.