A review by macca23
The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Donna Tartt could write an incomprehensible Yelp review filled with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes and I still would think about it every day for the next three years

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Toxic friendship