![]() Nick struggles to find a place where he feels welcome and whole. It’s the tale of a common man facing the consequences of war, greed, and a loss of innocence. ![]() In much the same way that Fitzgerald recognized the dark side of the “good life,” Smith’s novel is a statement about the struggles to belong. “Nick” is the first published novel calling upon the “Gatsby” context and characters. Its copyright ended in 2020, which means that it can be adapted without permission from the Fitzgerald estate. The 1925 masterpiece is considered to be the pivotal voice of its time regarding societal themes of justice, betrayal, greed, and the American dream. He’s broken from those roots, though, in “Nick,” a fictional exploration of Nick Carraway from “The Great Gatsby.” When you see the author’s name, Michael Farris Smith, you may immediately think of violent natures, dark mystery, and spot-on descriptions of Deep South superstitions (Blackwood, The Fighter, Desperation Road). ![]() ![]() Special to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger ![]() Nick from “The Great Gatsby” gains vivid backstory in Mississippian’s new novel ![]()
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