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The goldfinch by donna tartt this is more than a beautifully written novel. The secret history behind the beloved goldfinch painting. Walden, the idiot, silas marner, spiegel im spiegel, the magnificent seven, and, obviously, the goldfinch, to name a few. The disappointing novel that just won a pulitzer prize. The goldfinch painting drawing big crowds since donna tartt book release cbs. Laura oosterbeek august 6, 2015 1 book mentioned min read. All goldfinch artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. The goldfinch 20 is the third novel by american author donna tartt, her first new book in 11 years.
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