A review by notdylan
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

An often nihilistic oddessy of a boy's life following a tragedy. Theo was a compelling, at times misguided, character and I liked seeing all the intricacies of his chaotic life. It's sometimes too meditative, but Tartt's stunning prose was worth it imo.
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