“Even if it meant that she had failed, she was glad. And if what she'd wanted had been impossible from the start, still there was a certain lonely comfort in the fact that she'd known it was impossible and had gone ahead and done it anyway.”
The story follows a young girl's journey through the aftermath of her mother's death, as she navigates the turbulent landscape of her family and community in the 1970s. more
Donna Tartt is an American author known for her unique narrative style and profound psychological descriptions. Her works are characterized by complex characters and captivating plots. Her debut novel, 'The Goldfinch,' received widespread acclaim and won multiple literary awards. more
“The quickest way to create a boy or man who lacks compassion is to judge and shame his feelings.”
“Only the dead know Brooklyn.”
“When you get performance slots for award shows - that's a big deal for me.”
“Just so you know, I'm straight. Totally straight. As an arrow." Her voice held a smile. "So am I”