Heidi answers “I'm 75% of the way through this book and...”

Stephanie asked this question about The Goldfinch:

I'm 75% of the way through this book and am really struggling with it. I'm finding it incredibly drawn out for little reward - is it worth finishing?

Heidi I just finished reading the ending again to see if I could find any redemption in it. I could not. I'm with Kimberly Van - He is just continuing to ru…moreI just finished reading the ending again to see if I could find any redemption in it. I could not. I'm with Kimberly Van - He is just continuing to run away from his pain and will never progress past it. I don't think he wants to. I do agree that the writing is compelling in places but in others it is painful and drawn out. I am going to try to watch the movie and see if I can like it to a '4 star' again.(less)

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