235: The Great Gatsby. The boys review F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous classic work

<p>Pigweed and Crowhill drink and review Vulpulin Tropical Pale Ale from Sly Fox Brewing, then review The Great Gatsby.</p> <p>With special guest Longinus, P&amp;C continue their "shortcut to the classics" series, picking a short work by F. Scott Fitzgerald.</p> <p>Following a quick biography of the man, the boys review the plot and discuss the meaning of the text.</p> <p>The book is often considered a classic treatment of the roaring 20s. The writing is top-notch, and the story is interesting, but the characters are less than admirable.</p> <p>Themes in the book include issues of class, old money vs. new money, the east vs. the midwest, family, faithfulness, and the American Dream.</p>