The Goldfinch

I knew right from the opening pages of this book, that I wasn’t going to like it, I persevered, and parts of it I quite enjoyed, but I don’t think I could face the film.

Me neither Sara and the book was over long too!

I have been meaning to get round to reading the book BlueSapphire. It has mixed reviews from my friends. I shall have to do it quickly!

Yes, I found the book overlong, but persevered. I must have completely missed the significance of some parts in the book, which the film made sense of, but I won't say which bits. Film is better than the book I think.

This is my least favourite of Donna Tartt's books. Not sure if I'd watch the film. The Secret History is my favourite.

Gagajo

The Secret History is an amazing book. Sadly I don’t think Donna Tartt has come anywhere close to it since.

Whilst I enjoyed The Secret History, but read it so long ago now, I think I enjoyed The Goldfinch even more, possibly because it's fresher in my mind. It was quite a tome, but when you enjoy a book the length is irrelevant. I know the film has had quite mediocre reviews, I still want to see it though.

I think The Secret History was an excellent book. I wasn't overly keen on The Goldfinch, so I won't be going to see the film.