![]() ![]() ![]() The characters in this book alone make it worth the read. But like all secrets, it eventually comes out. Ultimately, he returns to New York City and grows up with Hobie, becoming something of a shady art and antique dealer, always hiding the secret of the painting. Theo’s life goes through various twists and turns as he lives with his friend’s wealthy family, moves with his father and father’s girlfriend Xandra to Las Vegas where he meets the pivotal character and friend Boris – and finds his heart and compassion in rescuing Xandra’s neglected Malti-poo dog Popper – my favorite sub-plot. He finds another survivor who indicates he should take the famous painting “The Goldfinch,” which he does. The gist of the book is thus: As a teen, Theo loses his mother in a freak accident when the museum they are visiting is bombed. There are some seriously good food mentions in this book, which is partly why I read it three times. It took me awhile to read this book, though it had been recommended by numerous friends and fellow bloggers. ![]()
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