A review by haileyeh
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Theo is the most unlikeable protagonist I have ever read about.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Vomit and Car accident