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The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt

Start date: July 1, 2014

Finish date: August 31, 2014

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Nov 24, 2013 Amy rated it it was amazing

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This isn't going to be a comprehensive review of this novel because I just don't have the time to put one together. BUT, I highly recommend this one! Donna Tartt is such a great writer! This is definitely one of my favorite books in 2013 and well worth the time it takes to read (since it comes in at 700 pages). Although it's long, I can't imagine where Tartt could have cut back on the story. It's such a well layered narrative with interesting characters. I love the themes it explored and how wel ...more

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May 04, 2014 Carly Svamvour rated it it was amazing

I was sorry when the last audio disk ended. I put down the earphones and knew that I'd 'read' a good book.

My favourite character of them all? Of course ... BORIS! He was incredibly humorous. I loved the Russian accent.

I have absolute no nits with this book - gave it a 5.

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Oct 17, 2015 Elizabeth (NC) rated it really liked it

Shelves: book-club, hive-2015

This was a hard book to read--made me feel happy and lucky that I live the life I do.

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Nov 30, 2017 Melaniedk rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction

Love this book! The book tells the story of a 13 year old boy whose mom dies in an explosion in a museum in NYC. The boy survives and steals a painting from this museum. The plot centers around this boy and the painting. Written as a classic but at the same time in touch with today's world (Las Vegas, drug use, gangs). ...more

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