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Is the painting of The Goldfinch a real-life masterpiece?
Patty Does anyone have an idea why she chose this painting? To me, it's a sad painting and I thought it was a sad book, but not in the same way. The goldfin…moreDoes anyone have an idea why she chose this painting? To me, it's a sad painting and I thought it was a sad book, but not in the same way. The goldfinch's essence is destroyed by the chain.The loss of Theo's mom doomed him - he wasn't able to re-construct himself after she died.(less)
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The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt
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