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A review by kellyz
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A profoundly emotional story but tough to get through at times. I don't fault needing to put it down and come back later because Tartt's writing draws you back in instantly when you do return, and you always will.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Classism