The Goldfinch: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)

Honestly, I have mixed feelings towards this book. For the first few chapters, I just loved it so much and thought It'll surely end up in my 4-star list if the quality is consistent, even after Theo went to Vegas his experiences with loneliness and guilt feeling about the painting and his mother seems very intriguing even though I hated the side characters like Boris, Theo's father and his father. But after the time skip Theo's lamenting about Pippa was so irritating to read oof, Theo's failures in his personal life and constant listless actions seemed so boring smh. Then Boris's ridiculous prank with The painting put cheery on top of my annoyance, the plot twist seemed so much force. (hide spoiler)]
So my overall rating is 3.75/3.5 ⭐ out of 5

I couldn't get into it. I tried for half the book, but just couldn't.

Long but worth it

Solid novel for those who love a good descriptive artistic environment. Love the plot and the way it goes through different phases of his life. However, there are some times it feels slow and I don’t feel it had to be as long as it is to get the same point across. That said, I would consider it a worthwhile read if you like a dark academia vibe.

Finally finished after two months. It’s a slow burn but eventful at the same time. The plot doesn’t drag on but at the same time it feels like it does because it’s so long (770 pg). It’s good to read for the winter. Has deaths, addiction, depression, hints of suicide, murder, and love. Which all sounds super depressing lol but at the same time, it explores the value of life and its beauty and chaos. It’s about a boy who loses his mom in an explosion and how he navigates life afterwards while being attached to this painting he stole, which is a connection to his mom but causes him trouble in the long run. Although it’s a slow read, it doesn’t get boring at any point in my opinion. if you’re looking for a quick exciting read, don’t read this lol. read this if you want a slow deep heavy read