The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt

962 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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 that "connects with the heart as well as the mind" (Stephen King, New York Times Book Rev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,021 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
dark 69%
reflective 58%
sad 54%
tense 38%
challenging 34%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 23%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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