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A review by yearningforpetrichor
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Reading this novel is like talking to a friend. Theo tells us a real, heartbreaking account of love, loss and well.. life.
In this novel, Theo talks to us about the things he wants us to know. He changes the view point a little so we view him a little different. For example, he does NOT want us to see that he has feelings for a boy at all, so he’ll describe thing and then back track as best as he can or try to cover his back. It’s this raw humanlike quality that i love about this novel. The characters are flawed but human and its SO important and interesting to see.
In this novel, Theo talks to us about the things he wants us to know. He changes the view point a little so we view him a little different. For example, he does NOT want us to see that he has feelings for a boy at all, so he’ll describe thing and then back track as best as he can or try to cover his back. It’s this raw humanlike quality that i love about this novel. The characters are flawed but human and its SO important and interesting to see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Drug abuse
Minor: Homophobia