A review by peter1rose
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Donna Tartt specializes in writing about flawed white leads. While The Goldfinch takes a more philosphical turn on the point of life, I believe her work with The Secret History better touches on her strengths as a writer than this one does. I found it meandering at some points and too fast at others. Enjoyable overall, but again I think not as good as her other work.