This Side of Paradise - F. Scott Fitzgerald

This is a story that plot-wise I had a problem with. The reality is, there is no plot. The story has been described as semi-autobiographical and if so, it is admirable for its honesty. There is little to admire in Amory (the protagonist) but unfortunately there is much to identify with. His desire to be known and respected, his egotism and his laziness all strike a chord with the reader. It also shows the inevitability of loneliness from devotion to such a lifestyle.