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A review by fullybooked22
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I enjoyed the first few hundred pages and then found it to be rather boring. Although I will say that it was a relief to see Theo make so many mistakes it made me feel as though no matter how badly I mess up, it wouldn't be as bad as the situations he finds himself creating.
I was expecting to like this book more than I did having previously thoroughly enjoyed The Secret History also by Donna Tart, and while the characters were very fleshed out (I loved Hobie) and the settings were impressively emotive I found the plot and Theo's character to be kind of annoying and boring.
I was expecting to like this book more than I did having previously thoroughly enjoyed The Secret History also by Donna Tart, and while the characters were very fleshed out (I loved Hobie) and the settings were impressively emotive I found the plot and Theo's character to be kind of annoying and boring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness