The Goldfinch
Synopsis
A young boy in New York City, Theo Decker, miraculously survives an explosion that takes the life of his mother. Alone and determined to avoid being taken in by the city as an orphan, Theo scrambles between nights in friends' apartments and on the city streets. He becomes entranced by the one thing that reminds him of his mother: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that soon draws Theo into the art underworld.Composed with the skills of a master, The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America. It is a story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention, and the enormous power of art.Book Details
Subjects
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Edition
Unabridged
Length
32h 25m
Publisher
Blackstone Hbg
Released
Oct 21, 2013
Language
english
ISBN
9781223220758
Age Level
General Adult