This Side of Paradise

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Wolfram Kandinsky

Amory Blaine, a handsome, wealthy, spoiled and snobbish young man from the Midwest, attends Princeton University and acquires a refined sense of the proper "social" values. Lacking all sense of purpose, he interests himself in literary cults, vaguely "liberal" student activities, and a series of flirtations with some rather predatory young ladies.

Perhaps This Side of Paradise - F. Scott Fitzgerald's first novel - succeeds because of its vibrant quality of youthfulness. The New York Times expressed this opinion: "The glorious spirit of abounding youth glows throughout this fascinating tale. As a picture of the daily existence of what we call loosely 'college men,' this book is as nearly perfect as such a work could be. It could have been written only by an artist who knows how to balance his values with a delightful literary style." Partially autobiographical, This Side of Paradise was credited with having invented the American flapper.

Public Domain (P)1993 Blackstone Audiobooks

Wonderful story, incomparable narration!

Classically great Fitzgerald and doubly incredible narration by Wolfram Kandinsky. Both the story and the prose are great. Kandinsky is one of (if not THE) best narrator of ex-pat books. Highly recommend.

Posh

The book drags on and on about a young mans life. Because the voice was posh I personally did not enjoy listing to it.