rhughes7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Spoiler
Theo reveals at the end that he composed this book originally as a series of letters to his dead motherGraphic: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Suicide
rrio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Drug use, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Child abuse
leilabp4's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Addiction, and Alcohol
julimarie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent and Drug abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
kristinisntokay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Racial slurs, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Bullying
velaw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Blood and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
tuesdaydg's review against another edition
2.0
Spoiler
severe addiction to drugs and alcoholGraphic: Death of parent, Abandonment, Grief, Addiction, Drug use, Alcoholism, Vomit, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Car accident
charmingcapybara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent
whimsicalish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I liked following Theo through different periods in his life. The writing is strong and generally easy to follow, until the author goes through paragraphs of heavily descriptive atmosphere by name dropping places or brands I'm not familiar with.
Some content would have been fine to leave less. The long chapters describing his Vegas days are repetitive and boring that added very little to the story or experience.
Perhaps what bothered me the most was toward the end.
Spoiler
The only reason Theo changes his personal and professional behavior was because Hobie found out his deceit. Theo is finally called out on his constant lies, inappropriate ownership towards Pippa, and criminal activity that put Hobie's business in possible legal trouble. But he had to get called out. He didn't change because it was the right thing to do.He's garbage but everything works out in his favor! He's even rewarded. Same with Boris. Then the characters have the adacity to say what they did was okay because sometimes bad things can make good things happen. Really? That's the lesson? Finally the book continues to spend the last chapter spelling out the symbolism of the painting, The Goldfinch, towards the story.
Yeah no thanks. I'm glad to be finished.
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt
ashleymg99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Spoiler
these points mimic the explosion that began our journey, often “dropping a bomb” on the reader - and often marks the death of a significant figure in Theo’s life. His Mother. Welty. His Father. Andy and Mr. Barbour. All these deaths are sudden, accidental, and tragic.Graphic: Drug use, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Grief, Mental illness, and Addiction
Moderate: Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, and Panic attacks/disorders