The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, Hardcover, 2013 First Edition

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

What stands out about this activity book is the way it builds confidence.

This novel feels like a conversation you don’t want to end.

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected emotional punch.

You will find that this novel makes you want to underline every line.

You will find that this novel respects your intelligence as a reader.

A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.

The heart of this novel lies in its honest, unpolished dialogue.

You will find that this novel has no wasted words or scenes.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.

A nice touch in this activity book is the fun facts sprinkled between activities.

This activity book includes a word scramble that gets progressively harder.

What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.

A nice touch in this novel is its subtle use of symbolism.

This novel has a rhythm that pulls you in from the start.

This novel pulls you into its world from the very first page you open.

This novel creates a setting so vivid you can almost smell the rain.

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

You will find that this novel balances dark themes with gentle humor.