The Goldfinch

The only book I've finished this year (but also most probably the best I will)

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I loved this so much! And opposed to "The Secret History" I think this deserved every single page put of the 880 and I would've inhaled another 200! Donna Tartt's writing is stunningly impeccable and an art on its own. The characters are so multi-facetted and complex, I could've sworn they were real and as the story moved on became very dear and close to me. While I can see why many people might not enjoy this as much, I 100% believe this deserves all the hype (and Pulitzer Prize). For anyone who likes some pretentious writing, complex characters and relationships and a bit of art-history: This is the book for you! I will say this is a bad case of terrible movie adaptation and I cannot recommend the film at all. Not only did I become so annoyed at Theo because hes played by Ansel Elgort but it also washes away so many of the complex relationships these characters have.

Grief, Art, and the Complexity of Being Human

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"I´d be perfectly happy if I could sit looking at the same dozen paintings for the rest of my life. I can´t think of a better way to go insane" I don´t even know where to start with the Goldfinch. This Novel takes you on a journey through grief, self-destruction, and the unrelenting pull of art, beauty and love. Donna Tartt is a genius of words crafting characters so nuanced and real that it feels like you´re the one experiencing all their emotions. You come to know all the characters so intimately, getting pulled into this world, that feels as messy and complex as real life. I got so absorbed in it, it was hard to put the book down, yet at the same time I never wanted it to end. This Novel was always on my mind and had such an impact on me and although it´s lengthy, every page is worth it.