The Goldfinch in Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge

Sep 16, 2013 Hannah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Donna Tartt is a genius and I love this book whole-heartedly.

And if ever there was an argument to be made for the print book and how sometimes you just need to own a certain book so you can have it on your shelf so you can see it there, be reassured of its presence, because you love it, you'll find that argument in the final pages of The Goldfinch. This is one of those books. ...more

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Oct 14, 2019 Kristen rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Beautifully written, fully realized characters and vivid writing. The love and connection between Theo and his mother, and the actions it motivates, are some of the best things in the book. That said, here’s my honest emotional journey with this 771 page book:

Pages 1-200: This is So good, so rich, so heartbreaking. I can’t put it down. At times hard to read as a parent, and the idea of your child growing up adrift without you.

Pages 200-400: Jesus, this poor kid. This life. And now the abusive f ...more

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Jun 01, 2014 Sarah rated it liked it

Shelves: fiction

Ehhhhhhh . . . 2.5 stars. There were things I *loved* about this book (the masterly treatment of NYC, the reverence for the Dutch art I too adore, the moments of great family epic fiction), yet ultimately I found this another Donna Tartt book ruined by a heavy authorial hand (editing! more editing! and you seem smarter if you're not trying so hard, Donna!). Ultimately I think Dona Tartt just isn't for me and I will pass on her next book. ...more

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