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The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt
1 min read·eng. The Goldfinch · 2013
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 14 May 2024·Updated: 14 November 2026
Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014.
  • The title of the book refers to the painting by Dutch artist Carel Fabritius, 'The Goldfinch', which plays a key role in the plot.
  • The main character, Theo Decker, experiences a tragedy at the Metropolitan Museum, where his mother dies.
  • The book explores themes of loss, guilt, and art, as well as the impact of trauma on a person's life.
  • The novel was adapted into a film released in 2019.
  • Donna Tartt worked on the book for over ten years.
  • The book received mixed reviews from critics but was highly praised by readers for its depth and emotional power.
The Goldfinch
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Author: 
Donna Tartt
Original title: eng. The Goldfinch · 2013
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