A review by giuliana_ferrari
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Unfortunately, I'm sensing a common theme among Tart's female characters. They are shallow and exist as objects of desire to the male protagonists, or just to be ridiculed. A lot has been said about it online so I don't need to expand on it.
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Addiction, and Alcohol