“...real age, as I came to see from the genuine pieces that passed through my hands, was variable, crooked, capricious, singing here and sullen there, warm asymmetrical streaks on a rosewood cabinet from where a slant of sun had struck it while the other side was as dark as the day it was cut.”
A story centered around a young boy who survives a tragic accident and is left with a priceless painting, leading to a complex journey of self-discovery and moral dilemmas. 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
“If true ‘fun’ taps into what makes us human, then true 'sensuality' taps into what makes us gods.”
“But at what age are you forgiven your trespasses?”
“Two or three years from now thirty won't look so senile.”
“Don't celebrate how old you are, celebrate the years you survived.”
“Age is a funny thing. So are appearances. Neither is relevant to what one knows, in my opinion.”