TITLE: The Goldfinch
AUTHOR: Tartt, Donna
GENRE: Fiction
Read for regular Book Club. Downloaded the audiobook.
GENRE: Fiction
DATES READ: 11/13/2017 - 1/12/2018
MY RATING: 1/5
Read for regular Book Club. Downloaded the audiobook.
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This epic follows Theo Decker from his childhood through adulthood. During his childhood he survives an accident that kills his mother, and ends up attached to small painting known as "The Goldfinch". This painting guides the through-line of a story filled with loss, self-invention, survival and fate.
Dear lord... it took me forever to read this book. I heard such good things about it, and saw so many five star reviews. But for me??? What a bust!
I don't know if I'm missing part of my brain, but screw the Pullitzer! This book is not and never will be a favorite of mine. It was miserable and stressful. It was actually starting to affect my personal like because I typically get emotionally involved in my books. And it was not a good effect.
I barely liked any of the character. Maybe Hobie, but even he had his moments. The only good thing I can say is that it is memorable. And for all of the Boris lovers out there... HOW? He's a great character and all, but what a horrible person!
This one's just not for, so I can't recommend it to anyone. But clearly there are other people out there that love it.
