The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, originally published in Colliers Magazine on May 27th, 1922. The story follows Benjamin's life from his birth in 1860. However he is no ordinary child, as he has the appearance of a 70 year old man, already capable of speech. His family soon realizes that Benjamin is aging in reverse, becoming younger as the years go by. The fascinating story looks at his triumphs and struggles as he slowly gains his youth. Adding in themes of love and acceptance, F. Scott Fitzgerald details the difficulties and feelings of not fitting into ones designated age group in an entertaining and insightful manor.
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Örjan
2021-10-10
Intressant liten historia som har ganska lite gemensamt med filmen. För mig var boken lite av en besvikelse eftersom jag älskar filmen om Benjamin. Ändå värt att lägga en dryg timme på att höra historien som inspirerade filmen.