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?
Samarth Bharadwaj I too would call it Dickensian for how American it is. I personally, was also reminded of Camus' Stranger. Felt intimate but also disconnected with th…moreI too would call it Dickensian for how American it is. I personally, was also reminded of Camus' Stranger. Felt intimate but also disconnected with the protagonist. (less)
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