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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
REALLY conflicted about this one. I adored the first 200 or so pages, not so keen on the next 250, and needed a book-length's break in between that and the next 150 pages. Definitely not my idea of a page turner. But Donna Tartt's prose and character work is so strong that it's difficult to say I didn't enjoy may time with the novel. I think I've come out of it really enjoying it, despite the weakness of some of its parts.
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Strong until the end. Theo desperately needs therapy. Very Dickensian and would benefit from losing 200 pages, but a clever read if you analyze it in doses. The Potter through line was a hit, the 4th wall break was a miss.
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
FINALLY! After the first section of the book, which I loved, I STRUGGLED to finish this book. I should have quit this book a long time ago but I thought I might be missing out if I didn't finished this highly acclaimed, award-winning novel. I wondered, I still wonder, why all the praise? The book is overly long. I recently read a couple of books that followed their main character from childhood well into adulthood and was struck by their economy of words. Donna Tartt uses all her words and then some! Typically I like to read every word in a book, but I found myself skimming large portions of the end of this book. And like poor Theo, this book bounces around and meanders all over the place. There are some parts that I believe are completely unnecessary and add no value to the story. I said on a number of occasions to a friend that I hope the inclusion of these parts will pay off in some grand conclusion. They did not. Overall I think this is an overrated novel. The author is talented and there are some beautifully written passages but, in my opinion, this novel does not showcase her skill. I do not recommend reading it.
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book encapsulates the appreciation for art. It is such an interesting read for anyone who enjoys art. I have studied different art forms for about 7 years, and so I have appreciation for not only art that I enjoy, but I respect art that I don’t enjoy, as still a piece of art. I think, similarly to how art can be conveyed, this book is also something to appreciate, whether you enjoy it or not. This book helped me change my perspective on life, explaining how to appreciate things more, to take them as they come and make the most of them.
‘A great sorrow, and one that I am only beginning to understand: we don't get to choose our own hearts. We can't make ourselves want what's good for us or what's good for other people. We don't get to choose the people we are.’
Theodore Decker and his mum are visiting the Dutch exhibition at the Museum of Metropolitan Art (MoMA), when an unexpected attack takes place. Theo doesn’t just take away trauma, but something else that follows him around for the next few years of his life. Theo then meets Boris, where mischief and then crime becomes a prominent aspect in both of their lives. Then when Theo goes back to New York, he tries to get his life back on track, but the haunting of his consequences all those years ago at the museum, come creeping back.
As I finish the Tartt Trio, I can officially confirm that The Goldfinch is my favourite of the three. The way that Tartt articulates every sentence into a cinematic structure, making me want to keep on reading to know what would happen next. Finishing one sub chapter, I would want to continue the next one, and the one after that, all because of the tension build up, which happens so dramatically, but so subtly, making it so flawless.
I hope Tartt does release something new, as I love the depth of her writing, and the level of detail she writes in. But for now, I am more than satisfied with finishing her work with The Goldfinch.
‘A great sorrow, and one that I am only beginning to understand: we don't get to choose our own hearts. We can't make ourselves want what's good for us or what's good for other people. We don't get to choose the people we are.’
Theodore Decker and his mum are visiting the Dutch exhibition at the Museum of Metropolitan Art (MoMA), when an unexpected attack takes place. Theo doesn’t just take away trauma, but something else that follows him around for the next few years of his life. Theo then meets Boris, where mischief and then crime becomes a prominent aspect in both of their lives. Then when Theo goes back to New York, he tries to get his life back on track, but the haunting of his consequences all those years ago at the museum, come creeping back.
As I finish the Tartt Trio, I can officially confirm that The Goldfinch is my favourite of the three. The way that Tartt articulates every sentence into a cinematic structure, making me want to keep on reading to know what would happen next. Finishing one sub chapter, I would want to continue the next one, and the one after that, all because of the tension build up, which happens so dramatically, but so subtly, making it so flawless.
I hope Tartt does release something new, as I love the depth of her writing, and the level of detail she writes in. But for now, I am more than satisfied with finishing her work with The Goldfinch.
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full Review coming. The last few chapters were extremely redeeming to the narrative to me. Excellent ending.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes