Susan answers “A lot of reviewers have called this book...”

Ami asked this question about The Goldfinch:

A lot of reviewers have called this book "Dickensian." What is it about The Goldfinch that reminds everyone of Charles Dickens so much?

Susan ok it is too wordy in places. It does have a close resemblance in structure to several dickensian novels and yes I have read most of them albeit a lon…moreok it is too wordy in places. It does have a close resemblance in structure to several dickensian novels and yes I have read most of them albeit a long time ago. I did have to stick with it in places but it was a 21st century version bringing similarities and differences. I too like the aspects of painting and antiques brought to this book. I also felt informed by the internal torments of Theo using drugs to deal with his pain and loss. But above all I know that I will reread the last chapter again carefully. Something I rarely do with modern works(less)

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