The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad slow-paced

864 pages | first published 2013

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Aged thirteen, Theo Decker, son of a devoted mother and a reckless, largely absent father, survives an accident that otherwise tears his life apart. Alone and rudderless in New York, he is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He is tormente...
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Summary of 34856 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
emotional 69%
reflective 56%
sad 54%
tense 36%
challenging 33%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 25%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 23%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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