A review by laurabeth9
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

5.0

This 800+ page novel is a must read but not if you can’t give it the attention it deserves. Tartt does a phenomenal job setting every scene so you feel as if you are in the room with them. You get to understand Theo and his teenage angst, fears and love. You see him set about his own personal Odyssey and wonder “what if?” right along with him. This novel covers death and longing so heartbreakingly while at the same time shows the long lasting capabilities of real loving friendships. I listened to it as an audiobook and after reading reviews, I’m glad I did because the narrator never let the book drag on or get slow.