A review by hvv
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The first part of the book was really enjoyable, but after that Tartt starts to ramble - this book was over 800 page, and it really couldn’t have been half the length without the unnecessary words that Tartt decided to include. I found the final chapter very impactful, and Tartt’s writing really does shine through here - she is a phenomenal writer as displayed by a stream of consciousness rambling from a nihilistic main character. I still haven’t quite decided if i liked or hated this book, so rating it a 3 for now.