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A lot of reviewers have called this book "Dickensian." What is it about The Goldfinch that reminds everyone of Charles Dickens so much?
Todd Abused orphans; see also: the ineptitude of civil servants. Attention to class/social status. Exaggerated characters. Wordiness. Similarities to actua…moreAbused orphans; see also: the ineptitude of civil servants. Attention to class/social status. Exaggerated characters. Wordiness. Similarities to actual Dickens characters, and even at least one recycled name (Pip sound familiar to anyone?). Unrequited Love That Will Not Die or Even Diminish. Ever. A shambling plot that spans a lot of time. Repeated use of the word Bailiwick.(less)
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The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt
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