Great for a 20s party! A wonderful spin on a classic novel, super fun way to read the book. Loved the champagne tower.

I absolutely love The Great Gatsby. I also love cookbooks. I really love historical cookbooks—so I was excited about this title and the historical recipes it promised. However, it was disappointing to realize that the only recipes are for food and drinks that are mentioned explicitly in the book. It’s not a bad thing in and of itself, it’s just not what the advertising for this book is stating, particularly because so many of the recipes are incredibly simple. There’s no historical information about these recipes or eating habits in the 1920s more generally. However, it seems like it could be a great book for folks to use in a book club or a friend group who loves to read and wants to re-create recipes from the book! I think alternative advertising would help mitigate any disapointment that future readers would have.

I was really excited to get a copy of this book and try out the recipes (thank you, NetGalley). I'm a bit disappointed though. It's not really a cookbook. It's the whole book with certain passages involving food underlined with a recipe at the end. There's no real historical backstory of the time period or of Fitzgerald to add depth to the recipes. Some of the recipes felt lazy as well (A champagne tower? Are you serious????). That being said, I did like the artwork.

I think this book would be lovely for someone who is a massive fan of TGG and I could see this being a book club book where everyone reads it and recreates the recipes.

As a Great Gatsby fan I dive into this beautifully illustrated cookbook. I think it was very creatively conceived and I loved the recipes, I think any fan of F.Scott’s work would love having these at hand to recreate. I found myself missing actual food photos and some historical commentary, I wish they were interspersed throughout the text as described.

See my full review of this “Cook the Book” edition at http://michelleardillo.com/2025/05/25/book-review-the-great-gatsby/

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this title.

This was a great read, but no colorful pictures for the recipes. I was hoping for a little more in this title.

Is this gimmicky? Absolutely. The original novel is out of copyright, of course, which allows the publisher here to reprint it in its entirety. I've previously read and enjoyed Gatsby, but this won't be affecting my rating for this particular edition, except in the sense that I picked it up at all.

The cover design is strikingly pretty and the interior food illustrations are cute as heck. Bene Rohlmann, the illustrator, should have his name featured more obviously. He's responsible for this book's standout features.

I do like that the food references are underlined within Gatsby's text. However, I found the recipes themselves extremely perfunctory and phoned in. It felt like the hash was the only one imbued with any thought and creativity. I've been a fan of fiction food recipes since Inn at the Crossroads (GoT) was a blog! And this didn't spark my cooking imagination. I think Chronicle Books would have done better to focus on the food, give us some historic tidbits, list variations, even add some recipes not featured in the text, but which might have been plausibly consumed by Fitzgerald's protagonists. I just wanted <i>more</i> — and chiefly more depth. But you know, it was visually appealing and nothing about it annoyed me per se, so three stars it gets.

Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions within are my own.

As a longtime admirer of The Great Gatsby, I was genuinely excited by the concept of this edition, a fusion of classic literature and themed culinary flair. The cover is lovely, and the idea of integrating Gatsby-inspired food and drink recipes into the reading experience is creative and full of potential.

The recipes in the back are simple but thoughtful, and they match the vibe of the book well. I liked how they tied into specific moments and characters, like Daisy’s Mint Julep or the East Egg and West Egg deviled eggs. It shows that some care went into connecting the food to the story, and that part felt playful and creative.

Overall, it’s a sweet gift idea and a conversation piece, but perhaps best suited for collectors or Gatsby-themed event hosts, rather than those seeking a transformative literary-meets-culinary experience.

This beautifully crafted edition of The Great Gatsby offers something truly special for both longtime fans and newcomers to Fitzgerald's masterpiece. The concept of pairing the complete novel with themed recipe cards is brilliant.

The 15 removable recipe cards are thoughtfully designed and cleverly tied to the story's themes and characters (since I received an eARC I am not able to utilize this function, but I believe it would be a selling point in the printed copy). From Daisy's Julep to the clever East Egg and West Egg deviled eggs, each recipe feels authentic to the novel's world of excess and sophistication. The champagne tower instructions alone make this worth having for your next literary gathering.

What sets this edition apart is how seamlessly the culinary elements enhance rather than distract from Fitzgerald's prose. Whether you're hosting a Gatsby-themed book club or simply want to sip a period-appropriate cocktail while reading, this edition makes the decadent world of West Egg feel tangible.

Perfect for gift-giving or treating yourself, this is more than just a novel, it's an invitation to step into the story and experience the glamour of the Roaring Twenties firsthand. A must-have for any Gatsby enthusiast's collection.

I love the idea of doing classics with pairing or cooking suggestions. I love the great gatsby so I was very excited. But I feel a little letdown having a small selection of cocktails. The front cover is beautiful so definitely get that!

*The Great Gatsby: The Complete Novel with 15 Recipes Inspired by the Roaring ’20s* by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a brilliant twist on a classic favorite. The story is the same tale that we all know and love, but what makes this version stand out are the fun and unique extras. The book features charming art deco illustrations throughout, marking separate chapters in a visually striking way. Sections where food is mentioned in the text are underlined, and at the end of the book, you’ll find the corresponding recipes.

The recipe section is full of playful, full-color illustrations that complement the dishes perfectly. From appetizers to main dishes, desserts, and several cocktails, the recipes embody the high-class, glamorous vibe of the Hamptons in the Roaring ’20s. This addition is such a creative touch, especially for those who enjoy both classic literature and entertaining. I highly recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a good classic and enjoys hosting or entertaining. I’m already planning to use this as a resource for a house party! I would love to see more versions like this for other literary classics, and I’m begging the publisher to make it happen. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley and Chronicle Books.

This was an interesting new addition of a classic. I remember reading The Great Gatsby in school so it was fun to revisit the story. I liked the recipes that were added at the end. I almost would've liked them incorporated throughout the book itself.

This is such a creative edition to such a classic of a book! I’m a huge fan of The Great Gatsby and know the story by heart. To add the recipe names throughout the chapters is so unique and having all the recipes at the end makes for such a great way to host a book club or themed party. The beautiful colors used throughout the book as well, so well done! Looking forward to trying out the recipes soon!