The Goldfinch by Tartt, Donna

A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

You will find that this novel changes slightly each time you read it.

The illustrated cover alone makes it worth picking up.

This novel is a study in restraint, saying much with very little.

This novel is a love letter to the art of storytelling itself.

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

You will find that this activity book has mazes, crosswords, and coloring pages.

What stands out about this novel is its graceful handling of time.

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

You will find that the illustrated character list prevents confusion.

The ending of this novel will stay with you for days afterward.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it leaves some questions open.

The illustrated table of contents makes browsing the book fun.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

This children’s book is illustrated with bright, cartoonish characters.

This novel is illustrated with atmospheric scenes at key moments.

What stands out about this activity book is how it mixes learning with fun.

What stands out about this activity book is how it mixes learning with fun.

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.