Books like Great by Sara Benincasa
In "Great," author Sara Benincasa reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s classic for a modern audience, placing seventeen‑year‑old Naomi Rye at the heart of a Hamptons social circle. Naomi becomes embroiled in glamorous parties, blog buzz, and the fashionable discourse that defines elite summer life. A sudden tragedy, however, forces Naomi—and the community she loves—to confront the fragility of wealth, celebrity, and identity. The novel blends youthful romance, LGBTQ themes, and contemporary culture while echoing the original novel’s exploration of success, character, and the human condition.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sara Benincasa
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