this book was life changing for me when i was 17, donna tart tells the story of a young theo decker after he survived a terrorist attack in the met which killed his mom and left him in possession of the titular goldfinch, tart manages to weave an almost fantastical story which somehow remains grounded in reality. theo is an unreliable narrator who exist almost outside of time, the prose is incredible the characters are unforgettable truly one of the most wonderful books ive ever read
