WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE
“The Goldfinch is a rarity that comes along perhaps half a dozen times per decade, a smartly written literary novel that connects with the heart as well as the mind….Donna Tartt has delivered an extraordinary work of fiction.” — Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review
Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his … that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don’t know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art.
As an adult, Theo moves silkily between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty labyrinth of an antiques store where he works. He is alienated and in love—and at the center of a narrowing, ever more dangerous circle. The Goldfinch is a mesmerizing, stay-up-all-night and tell-all-your-friends triumph, an old-fashioned story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention, and the ruthless machinations of fate.
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THIS IS A BOOK TO READ AND ENJOY THE COMPLICATED PLOT AND INTERESTING
CHARACTERS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.
NOMY MARGALIT
I truly enjoyed reading this book and found myself immersed in the characters and their adventures. Strongly recommend this to anyone.
Although a long book, it holds the reader throughout. At time I really disliked the main characters, I really wanted them to make different decisions, but that is the charm. It was the final ending that made me realize how and why everything happened. Definitely a good read ( although I listened to it). Worth it
I read this book some time ago, but I do remember that I thought it was a very notable book, I would both recommended it and read it a again.
Too much time spent on the drug issue
Like nothing I’ve read before, this book isn’t for everyone. It is long and sometimes heartbreaking, but it is deep and worth the effort.
I recommend this for any readers, as it has an intricate, exciting plot!
One has to read this book with faith in the author and the belief that she will treat …her sometimes…difficult characters …fairly ….so to the end they maintain their
Integrity. They don’t change but they do grow and learn to cope with the much less than perfect world they find themselves.
This book is very well written and has a good story line. I found it tedious however and intensely disliked the main character.
I thought this book was terrible. I did not enjoy the characters at all. The idea that a young boy could live alone in a mansion, drink all night, go to school the next day, and then travel across the country was unbelievable. Most of my book group did not like it either although a few people really enjoyed it. The filthy language was another …
Not the most likable characters, but still wanted to see how they made out in the end.
This is a pretty long book, 750 pages I think, and I loved the audio version immensely! Original, clever, who knew all those things about the world of art?
I understand why this book received Pulitzer ….great read long but great
A masterpiece. Read it
Not an easy read, but so sorry the journey.
This book was much too long. There was much that could have been left out without changing the story.
I read this book 3 times….wonderful but also strangely tragic. Made me cry & laugh.
One of my favorites
Simply the most wonderful writing
Beautifully written, thought-provoking, deserving of all the awards it won. One of the best books I’ve read in the past 10 years. I didn’t want it to end.