The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt

838 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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A young New Yorker grieving his mother's death is pulled into a gritty underworld of art and wealth in this "extraordinary" and beloved Pulitzer Prize winner from the author of The Secret History that "connects with the heart as well as the mind" ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56,891 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
dark 70%
reflective 59%
sad 53%
tense 40%
challenging 35%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 24%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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