Most of Nick's narratoin takes place in the present. Nick has strong opinions on many characters in the story including Gatsby. Nick both scorns and admires Gatsby at the same time. He doesn't know Gatsby very well but he dislikes him for his wealth but he admires him because of his solemnity. He realizes that although Gatsby has achieved his American dream, he has no real friends and is ultimately not happy.
Though only did summarize I find your last statement entirely true. Gatsby does at first seem empty. He seems to have no enjoyment in life. He has it all yet still isn't content.
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