The Chosen and the Beautiful is a 2021 novel by Nghi Vo that reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby through the eyes of Jordan Baker, a minor character in the original story. In this retelling, Jordan is reimagined as a queer, Vietnamese adoptee who possesses magical powers. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and power, as well as the intersections of race, … Continue reading Book Review: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo (2021)