A review by woweewhoa
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

While this book is very well written and a compelling character study, I unfortunately don't think I liked reading this book very much. It's a long and miserable read about Theodore Decker, our protagonist, ruining his life and getting his life ruined by others. It's a tragedy from the get go, and while its not all his fault, it's still hard to read at times. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death