The Goldfinch

karen_ewing_219 shared a tip "This is one of my all-time favorite books. I was so invested jn the main character and the story and related to some of his acting out in his teen years. Life isn’t pretty and tied up neatly with a bow. Bad things happen to people, and people do bad things, yet you can still recognize the flawed and wounded person inside all of it."

kayleeanna_gladback shared a tip "Breathtakingly beautiful from start to finish. Contrary to (what appears to be) popular belief, I enjoyed the length of it. It gave me plenty of time to get attached to the characters, and there were so many details I really felt like I was in the story. In fact, when I came to the last page I wanted even more (I may have shed a few tears because it was almost over). This story holds a special place in my heart."

ella_watson_656 shared a tip "I’m thinking about reading this, but I’m not sure if the book is actually lgbt or if it’s just heavily implied? Could someone tell me??? I tried searching it up and I keep on getting conflicting answers.#comingofage #thegoldfinch #lgbt #lgbtqia #romance #help #question"

t_nikkole shared a tip "Great writing but this book was just too long. It took me forever to read it because I kept taking breaks. It’s a very introspective book, bleak and depressing. I wanted to read the book before watching the movie and let’s just say the movie was even worse. For how long the book was, it at least deserved a limited series."

hauntedbooty shared a tip "The opening chapters of this book are of the best writing ever - unforgettable, forever imprinted in my heart. However, it is very long and travels many grueling nihilistic miles from its brilliant start. The story is about about how nothing beautiful can last which also true of this book."

robin_huntley shared a tip "So hard to pin it down to one…I have a whole list of books on good reads some of which I’ve reviewed. My recent favorites were No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, Little Children by Tom Perrotta, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Heat 2 by Michael Mann, Gone Girl (can’t remember the author), The Shining by Stephen King and Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs tonight by Alexana Fuller. I’ve been in a reading books that have been made into movies kick 🍿 🎥"

sierragrace shared a tip "reading this book rn, already watched the movie and i loved it so much I had to get the book, Ill let you guys know how it goes! I'm liking it so far"

jon_henderson shared a tip "Great novel that spans a decade in the life of an unusual boy whose life is changed by accidentally stealing - and keeping - a famous painting."

amanda_mogk shared a tip "Long book for even a quick reader. Pretty dark and depressing throughout. However, educational on America’s child care systems, and an intel to lifestyles many of us don’t understand could come to be. Beautifully detailed and well written."

tristan_searle shared a tip "A great book. Well-developed characters, a highly engaging plot, and incredibly well-written. The pacing of the book can be slow at times but the payoff is great, there are several plot sequences in the book where I was unable to put it down for another sixty pages even when I had other stuff to do. A must read. Overall, however, her book The Secret History is more compelling to me and seems less random, although these are both some of my favorite books."

amber_pratt_2347 shared a tip "Parts of it were incredibly engrossing, interesting characters and situations. Parts of it dragged along and I found myself skimming. Interesting look into the world of fine art, antiques, and also the way a kid can go from living in a loving stable home to being homeless so quickly. Overall just made me feel a bit sad."

haley_g shared a tip "This the best book I have ever read I’m reading it for the second time now cannot wait to see Finn Wolfhard in the movie this September!!❤️❤️❤️"

melissa_milbury shared a tip "Read when you don't have much on your plate because everything else in your life will become an inconvenience, keeping you away from this book!"

irina_fridman shared a tip "I just finished “in five years”; it was good but not as good as this one. There are very few books that you read that stay with you. Goldfinch is definitely one of them. Have you read “All the light you can not see”. Do you have any recommendations?"

hessel_evelaar shared a tip "This is the best book I’ve ever read. Finished 800 pages in days because Donna Tartt keeps you on your toes every step of the way. Loved the characters."

amor33na shared a tip "This didn’t hit me the same way The Secret History had, but these characters still haunted me for a long while after I’d finished."

kimberly_price_7176 shared a tip "This is an amazing book! It really captures the way life can truly change in an instant and impact you for your entire lifetime. Not one to read aloud with younger children due to some course language and situations. This book does remind you of the importance of forgiveness, not to be too quick to judge, and to never take a moment for granted."