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A review by andreareyes
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
4.0
I marvel at how Tartt could make a man out of her mind. As other reviews have said, it’s absolutely believable that Theo Decker exists in this world. Tartt writes with such depth and detail that these happenings flash like a play in my mind. Not to mention how fantastic the audiobook narrator was. He added life to the characters with distinct voices full of personality. My favorite character was Boris. My favorite dynamic was Pippa and Theo, because of course, it was.
The end was the best part. After 32 hours of story, Decker’s reflections gave me grief and hope. It was infuriating and necessary for me to hear from a character who had felt deep loss yet found profound meaning. My takeaway is that life is bleak until and unless we find glimmers of hope and beauty. These pieces, however fleeting, intangible or impermanent can sustain us for a lifetime. What a privilege it is to hold a piece even once.
The end was the best part. After 32 hours of story, Decker’s reflections gave me grief and hope. It was infuriating and necessary for me to hear from a character who had felt deep loss yet found profound meaning. My takeaway is that life is bleak until and unless we find glimmers of hope and beauty. These pieces, however fleeting, intangible or impermanent can sustain us for a lifetime. What a privilege it is to hold a piece even once.