kimzeyk 's review for:

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

5.0

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Took a bit to get into it, but I loved it.  Initially reminded me of Incredibly Loud and Extremely Close, but we follow the MC into his adult life - just when we think he has made it, nope.  About halfway through, I thought it must be nearly over, and was happy to discover that I still had a long way to go.  :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent

Minor: Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Injury/Injury detail

death of parent is not graphically described, but it is a major theme of the book