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The Goldfinch - 10th Anniversary Edition

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The Goldfinch - 10th Anniversary Edition by Donna Tartt follows the life of a young boy named Theo Decker, whose life transforms after a tragic incident at an art museum. He finds himself in possession of a valuable painting, which serves as a constant reminder of that fateful day. The story delves into themes of loss, identity, and the impact of art on life, weaving a rich tapestry of characters and events as Theo navigates his tumultuous existence.
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The Goldfinch - 10th Anniversary Edition

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION

Theo Decker, aged thirteen, is left alone in the world after surviving a catastrophe that kills his only close relative—his mother—and tears him away from everything he knows. Tormented by grief, drifting from home to home, he grows increasingly obsessed with a small, enchanting work of art which dominates his imagination and ultimately draws him, as an adult, into a much darker life than he could ever have foreseen.

'A masterpiece' The Times

'Astonishing' Guardian

'Superb' Daily Mail

'A gripping page turner' Independent on Sunday

'A triumph' Stephen King

'Dazzling' New York Times

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Reviewers praise The Goldfinch - 10th Anniversary Edition for its rich gothic drama, elegant prose, and engaging narrative. It's described as a glorious, Dickensian novel that blends thriller elements with an epic love story, capturing readers with its vivid characters and detailed settings. The novel is celebrated as a triumphant, exquisite achievement that combines modern life with classical storytelling, making it both a masterpiece and an enthralling, immersive read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349146263

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 1111g

Pages: 784

About the Author

Donna Tartt is an American author who has achieved critical and public acclaim for her novels, which have been published in forty languages. Her first novel, The Secret History, was published in 1992. In 2003 she received the WH Smith Literary Award for her novel, The Little Friend, which was also nominated for the Orange Prize for Fiction. She won the Pulitzer Prize and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction for her most recent novel, The Goldfinch.

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