--- product_id: 96047762 title: "THE GOLDFINCH" price: "£15.01" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96047762-the-goldfinch store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 4.2/5 star acclaim Rich global settings Deep literary masterpiece THE GOLDFINCH **Price:** £15.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the story everyone’s talking about — don’t miss out on the literary event of the decade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE GOLDFINCH - **How much does it cost?** £15.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96047762-the-goldfinch) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Emotional Rollercoaster:** Feel every shock, joy, and heartbreak that keeps you hooked till the last page. - • **Timeless Literary Depth:** Dive into a narrative that resonates with raw emotion and profound themes. - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Join over 125,000 readers who rated it 4.2 stars and counting. - • **Globally Immersive Settings:** Experience vivid journeys through New York, Vegas, and Amsterdam like never before. - • **Complex, Relatable Characters:** Connect with Theo’s intricate psyche and unforgettable relationships. ## Overview THE GOLDFINCH is a critically acclaimed contemporary fiction bestseller ranked in the top 2,000 books, celebrated for its deep emotional narrative, richly detailed settings across major cities, and complex character development. With over 125,000 reviews averaging 4.2 stars, it’s a must-read for those craving a profound, immersive literary experience. ## Description Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2014Aged thirteen, Theo Decker, son of a devoted mother and a reckless, largely absent father, survives an accident that otherwise tears his life apart. Alone and rudderless in New York, he is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He is tormented by an unbearable longing for his mother, and down the years clings to the thing that most reminds him of her: a small, strangely captivating painting that ultimately draws him into the criminal underworld. As he grows up, Theo learns to glide between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty antiques store where he works. He is alienated and in love - and his talisman, the painting, places him at the centre of a narrowing, ever more dangerous circle. The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America and a drama of enthralling power. Combining unforgettably vivid characters and thrilling suspense, it is a beautiful, addictive triumph - a sweeping story of loss and obsession, of survival and self-invention, of the deepest mysteries of love, identity and fate. Review: This is one the greatest book of all times - This is one the greatest book of all times. A book so deep, so meaningful that leaves me craving for more. A book with great literature giving me joy and shocks all in moments. A book which leaves me in deep thoughts all over again and again. The plot, the characters, the narration and every other thought in Theo's mind is just written perfectly, just apt. It was one of those books which makes you feel every emotion with the characters. With such beautiful description of Theo's mindset, I was speechless and in shock all in a single moment. The way Tart describes New York, Vegas and then Amsterdam is just so mesmerizing. Theo's connection with his mother, his hatred for his Dad, his longing for Boris left me in utter silence. The book covers so many aspects - ranging from mother-son relationships, art and its power, teenage friendship, guardianship, childhood bullies, true friendship, drugs, the criminal world dealing with arts and many more. How Popper remembered Boris when he had seen him after almost a decade, this is just one of those few emotions which can never be expressed in words completely. How the chemistry between two teenagers which remains unaffected even when they haven't seen each other in years is written in such a fascinating way representing true bond. The way Theo craves for The Goldfinch, not because of his love for art completely but rather like the only thing which holds the connection with his mother. The way he touches the painting, how he wants to safeguard the painting from the outside world, and the way he looks at the painting gives me a chill. The description of love is so pure, especially the part when you love the wrong person and you still can't stop loving her is so deep. The way Theo hits off completely with Hobie in a couple of meetings despite the age gap and how he felt more safe there and not at the Barbour's, how Hobie treats him like a normal person and not like a person who just went through a tragedy. The time when Hobie supports Theo when he ran away after his Dad's death brings back my faith in humanity. The moment when Theo is hanging in there trying to end his miserable life and how his mother(or just the illusions) ultimately stops him from doing so was a touchy moment for me. In that instant, when he knew he can talk to his mother only through the mirror and can't even turn around to have a look at her was simply spell bounding. I give complete 5stars to The Goldfinch as it deserves it and nothing less than this. Review: Enjoyed it - Imagine if Harry Potter wasn't introduced into the magical world. What would have happened with his life. Well, Theo's story gives an idea of how it would have been. I tell you this because the narrative style was so much similar to that of Harry's. That gloomy, self blaming, careless, over thinking, but at times smart of Harry Potter is what Theo is. The book is quite slow paced and I love those kind of books because of it's taking time to introduce us into the settings and it's characters. I loved Donna's writing style so much. She has written only the best part of all characters. And I would say Boris character was kind of interesting and that's what made the Las Vegas scenes lively. Most people didn't like the Las Vegas setting but tbh, I loved it. That was needed for explaining the friendship between Theo and Boris. But I felt that Donna gave some useless hope between those two characters in the end of that scene which was really disappointing. I expected more between them. And the another thing I was disappointed was the blurb at the back of the cover. This book isn't what they have mentioned in that. There is more to the story. This is a coming of age story, there are so many emotions, friendship and love. Because of that blurb I was keep on expecting more actions but there were nothing except some 20 pages in the last chapter. I would have still read this book if they have written a proper blurb. But overall, I enjoyed reading this book so much. ## Features - This product will be an excellent pick for you. - It is durable and long lasting - It ensures you get the best usage for a longer period ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6,672 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #207 in Board Games #225 in Crime, Thriller & Mystery (Books) #388 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 125,390 Reviews | ## Images ![THE GOLDFINCH - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ud9Tcj5YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is one the greatest book of all times *by S***A on 28 December 2016* This is one the greatest book of all times. A book so deep, so meaningful that leaves me craving for more. A book with great literature giving me joy and shocks all in moments. A book which leaves me in deep thoughts all over again and again. The plot, the characters, the narration and every other thought in Theo's mind is just written perfectly, just apt. It was one of those books which makes you feel every emotion with the characters. With such beautiful description of Theo's mindset, I was speechless and in shock all in a single moment. The way Tart describes New York, Vegas and then Amsterdam is just so mesmerizing. Theo's connection with his mother, his hatred for his Dad, his longing for Boris left me in utter silence. The book covers so many aspects - ranging from mother-son relationships, art and its power, teenage friendship, guardianship, childhood bullies, true friendship, drugs, the criminal world dealing with arts and many more. How Popper remembered Boris when he had seen him after almost a decade, this is just one of those few emotions which can never be expressed in words completely. How the chemistry between two teenagers which remains unaffected even when they haven't seen each other in years is written in such a fascinating way representing true bond. The way Theo craves for The Goldfinch, not because of his love for art completely but rather like the only thing which holds the connection with his mother. The way he touches the painting, how he wants to safeguard the painting from the outside world, and the way he looks at the painting gives me a chill. The description of love is so pure, especially the part when you love the wrong person and you still can't stop loving her is so deep. The way Theo hits off completely with Hobie in a couple of meetings despite the age gap and how he felt more safe there and not at the Barbour's, how Hobie treats him like a normal person and not like a person who just went through a tragedy. The time when Hobie supports Theo when he ran away after his Dad's death brings back my faith in humanity. The moment when Theo is hanging in there trying to end his miserable life and how his mother(or just the illusions) ultimately stops him from doing so was a touchy moment for me. In that instant, when he knew he can talk to his mother only through the mirror and can't even turn around to have a look at her was simply spell bounding. I give complete 5stars to The Goldfinch as it deserves it and nothing less than this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed it *by F***B on 18 October 2018* Imagine if Harry Potter wasn't introduced into the magical world. What would have happened with his life. Well, Theo's story gives an idea of how it would have been. I tell you this because the narrative style was so much similar to that of Harry's. That gloomy, self blaming, careless, over thinking, but at times smart of Harry Potter is what Theo is. The book is quite slow paced and I love those kind of books because of it's taking time to introduce us into the settings and it's characters. I loved Donna's writing style so much. She has written only the best part of all characters. And I would say Boris character was kind of interesting and that's what made the Las Vegas scenes lively. Most people didn't like the Las Vegas setting but tbh, I loved it. That was needed for explaining the friendship between Theo and Boris. But I felt that Donna gave some useless hope between those two characters in the end of that scene which was really disappointing. I expected more between them. And the another thing I was disappointed was the blurb at the back of the cover. This book isn't what they have mentioned in that. There is more to the story. This is a coming of age story, there are so many emotions, friendship and love. Because of that blurb I was keep on expecting more actions but there were nothing except some 20 pages in the last chapter. I would have still read this book if they have written a proper blurb. But overall, I enjoyed reading this book so much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If depression is what you crave, you got it! *by R***N on 12 July 2019* One of the greatest read of my life. The author takes you on a journey where you find yourself wanting more of what you feel in it, whether it’s the Narrator’s doom into self sabotage and doom or his simple seconds of joy. Need a read to question your own existence? A dive into what humanity means? Why do we do what we do? What keeps us anchored to our pasts? These are all questions you’ll ask yourselves during the read and No you won’t get the answers here, you’ll have to find them out yourselves. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Goldfinch: Donna Tartt - The Secret History: From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Goldfinch - The Little Friend: Donna Tartt (Bloomsbury Paperbacks) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96047762-the-goldfinch](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96047762-the-goldfinch) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*