A review by monkeelino
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

4.0

I went into this book knowing it had a good reputation, but not knowing anything about the plot. And for no reason I can explain, I also thought it was a small- to medium-sized book. Thus, I was not expecting to be dropped immediately into a tragic tale wrapped inside something akin to an action movie (at least, in parts). I liked how sprawling this novel is. I felt more annoyance/disdain for the main character (Theo) than compassion and yet I enjoyed going along for the ride that was his life. And it is certainly a ride. Kind of like life: sloppy, ambitious, touching, preachy and unbelievable at times, but always persistent. Plus, the Boris and Hobie characters really captured my heart.