The Goldfinch: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt follows 13-year-old Theo Decker, who survives a tragic accident that kills his mother. Orphaned and adrift, he is taken in by a wealthy family, struggling with grief, alienation, and longing for his mother. Clinging to a small, mysterious painting that reminds him of her, Theo is drawn into the world of art and wealth. As he grows, he navigates a dangerous mix of high society and the shadowy art underworld, exploring themes of loss, obsession, survival, and self-invention. This acclaimed novel is a poignant, suspenseful meditation on fate, grief, and the human need for connection.