The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
The book follows the life of a young boy who survives a terrorist bombing at an art museum, which kills his mother. In the confusion following the explosion, he steals a priceless Dutch painting, The Goldfinch, which becomes his secret treasure and eventually draws him into the criminal underworld. The narrative explores themes of loss, survival, and the power of art to shape human destiny.
The 1455th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 760-784
- Words
- 305,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 11th on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 15th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- 856th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction (Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- Books by Women That Every Man Should Read (The Guardian)
- Latitude Festival's Top 20 Books by Women (Latitude Festival goers)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Best Books of the Decade(2010-2020) (Chicago Tribune)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)