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Book review: The Goldfinch

The author of The Secret History returns with her first novel in more than a decade.

The Goldfinch

DONNA TARTT (Hachette, $39.99)

The author of The Secret History returns with her first novel in more than a decade. In 1654, an explosion in the Dutch city of Delft killed hundreds, including young painter Carel Fabritius. Only a few of his works survive, including The Goldfinch. Centuries later, in post-2001 Manhattan, 13-year-old Theo Decker is at the Metropolitan Museum when a bomb explodes. In the bloodied aftermath, Theo takes The Goldfinch. This inspired storyline is captivating, making it arguably the best read of 2013.

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