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Mentioned in 10 episodes

The Goldfinch

Book • 2013

The novel centers around 13-year-old Theodore Decker, whose life dramatically changes after he survives a terrorist attack at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where his mother is killed.

During the chaos, Theo takes the famous Dutch painting 'The Goldfinch' by Carel Fabritius.

The story follows Theo's journey through grief, guilt, and his complex relationships, including his friendship with Boris and his involvement in the art underworld.

The novel spans several years, detailing Theo's struggles with identity, loss, and the impact of the painting on his life.

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

Rebecca Schinsky

Sarah Jessica Parker

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Soman Chainani

as an author whose work is characterized by deep immersion and emotional impact.

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Mentioned by

Alex Cranz

when discussing books that speak to the experiences she's having.

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Mentioned by

Cody Houdek

as a book he is reading and enjoying.

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Mentioned by Sarah Cavanaugh as a book she has read and loved.

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Mentioned by

Jeff O'Neal

and

Rebecca Schinsky

during their Pulitzer ranking discussion, acknowledging its popularity despite a poorly received adaptation.

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Mentioned by

Sarah Jessica Parker

, noting a significant section set in Las Vegas and praising it as masterful writing.

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Recommended by

Rory Stewart

as an enjoyable American coming-of-age novel.

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Chris has been reading it for a while and is really enjoying the beautiful, lyrical writing.

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Recommended by

Chris Salzman

, who tried to find time to read it.

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Recommended by

Rory Stewart

as a wonderful account of a young man moving from New York to Vegas.

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Recommended by

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

as her favorite book, a Dickensian epic exploring themes of art, loss, and identity.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book he read, expressing awe at the author's genius.

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Mentioned by

Russell Shorto

in relation to the popularity of Dutch Old Masters.

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Recommended by MJ Franklin for its New York setting and aimless coming-of-age story, particularly highlighting the Vegas section.

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Recommended by

Stuart Dullard

as a beautifully written fiction book.

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Collin Hansen

gave up on this book as it was no longer interesting or edifying.

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