The Goldfinch

Let me just say that I only took this long to read it due to school and social life getting in the way. However I finally finished this gigantic book and I have a few words to say. Though the book starts out slowly it really builds up the anticipation of what leads to his mother's death. It also creates the bond that Theo has with his mom and it makes the whole thing entirely dependent on that one special relationship. In fact everything was spurred on by that event, ultimately leading to his downfall but his reincarnation as a better version of himself. There is a LOT of details in this book and it may be easy to lose yourself in those little things but bear with it because it truly is wonderfully written. You did it again Donna Tartt.