The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
By F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Release Date: 2013-01-22
- Genre: Short Stories
Description
Yes, we know there’s been a rather recent movie by David Fincher starring Brad Pitt and the wonderful Cate Blanchett with this very title. But it is perhaps a good idea to plunge ourselves into the depths of the “written version”, actually the “written original”. Brad and Cate are great but, as with all movies, they are not just stories but also interpretations of stories. The original always helps us get in the shoes of a director ourselves and cast our own characters in our private movies inside our heads.
The short story belongs to F. Scott Fitzgerald, otherwise known as the author of the Great Gatsby (movies seem to love Mr. Fitzgerald. This story, however, is part of Tales of the Jazz Age, a collection of short stories from the great ’20s. Benjamin Button is a strange case of backwards-aging person: he is born with the appearance of a 70-year old man and starts getting younger. You can imagine some of the complications of such a life, but can you measure with Fitzgerald when it comes to imagination? Put your imagination power to test and read his story.
Reviews
Sad Short Story
4By Whim1954But beautifully written by FSF and also a brief history lesson of early 20th century. I was disappointed not to see the fore mentioned prints.Brilliant
5By Ask_uo11A magnificent showcase of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s brillianceThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button
5By GODisMy$trengthIt has a funny type of humorShort story! Doesn’t take long to read ….
4By Ant JackieInteresting book, shows Benjamin changing over his lifetime! Struggles with his family over that time! Definitely worth the read!Boring
3By Doobie jrWeird bookSuch a wonderful story and beautifully written
5By hinata1187I know most have seen the movie but reading the story paints a much deeper insight. You don’t just watch from the outside, you feel the journey yourself.Quite odd
3By Yoda ToesThis is to tolerably well written and very odd.Great short story
5By MoullineauxAn interesting twist on the life we live and the perceptions we have of it.Benjamin button
5By pippimansonDefinitely a classic, a quick easy read well worth the effort. Scots Fitzgerald’s book is a lil more melancholy than the movie brad pit star’ed In but it’s wonderful in all its simplicityBored? Read this!
5By MegandysonVery nice and sweet short story! There are parts that were kind of sad but overall this book is very short and would be a great read while trying to kill some time.
