A review by kaceyyy
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Could have been a bit shorter bc there were sluggish parts, but on reflection that added to the effect of what was going on.  Beautiful writing + a surprisingly satisfying ending.  But the last 20 pages moved it down 0.25 stars bc it outlined the philosophies and the lessons from the book and ruined the fact that it’s up to the readers interpretation bc the book has so many ethical dilemmas and morally grey issues.