#22 in Literary fiction
The Goldfinch
- 862
- Pages
- about 16 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 52 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
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About the book
The Goldfinch is a novel by the American author Donna Tartt. It won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 1,204 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 87% of the weight and the score stays at 8.1 — the Literary fiction average of 8.3 barely moves it. A further +0.10 comes from the small bonus for major awards.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 74 | 6% |
| Google Books | 7.0 | 11 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 1.1K | 93% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“If you're expecting a book with a clear "point" or philosophical message, this might not be the book for you. That being said, this is an excellent book from a storytelling perspective. Seeing Theo's entire life journey unfold really makes you care about both him and the other characters. I will definitely re-read this just to relive the story again.”
“Mostly when I read books I have some sort of idea where the author is going and what point they are trying to make, but not with this book. It just seems to meander on and on. I felt I had to finish it but was left with a disapointing sense of ‘Is this really it?' I don't have a problem with depressing books or emotionally scarred protagonists but I didn't really find this book had much of an emotional resonance, perhaps because I found the narrator quite annoying, particularly with the ham-fisted philosophy. Theo didn't develop as a character, he just seemed to stay 13 in my head, probably be…”
“Loved it right until the very end, which left me a bit confused. I will revisit it. A gripping story and beautifully written.”
Frequently asked
What is The Goldfinch rated?
8.1 out of 10, from 1,204 reader ratings across 3 independent sources.
Is The Goldfinch worth reading?
Readers give it 8.1/10 from 1,204 ratings, which puts it ahead of 55 % of the Literary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Goldfinch?
About 16 hours at an average reading pace — 862 pages.
Where does The Goldfinch rank?
#22 in Literary fiction on the current snapshot.
Was The Goldfinch a bestseller?
Yes — 52 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #1. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is The Goldfinch?
It has 862 pages — longer than 98% of the ranked books in Literary fiction.
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