A review by alf_read
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A masterpiece and a modern classic. While it’s perhaps not as dynamic as the The Secret History and is much more emotionally exhausting - its profound statement about art and beauty cements it as an epic for the ages.