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Fiction

Kablooie

(18,794 posts)

16. For me it was too long and frustrating.

Reply to PasadenaTrudy (Original post)

Sun Mar 23, 2014, 09:50 PM

Mar 2014

Plot points were telegraphed but the writer didn't seem to know it and kept writing as if she was holding you in suspense.
There were some interesting characters and situations but nothing quite felt complete.

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Anyone reading "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt? [View all] PasadenaTrudy Feb 2014 OP

I read it gollygee Feb 2014 #1

I'm on the library waiting list for it. Paladin Feb 2014 #2

About half way through Mz Pip Feb 2014 #3

I haven't PasadenaTrudy Feb 2014 #4

Got it. Started it. Really enjoying it. Paladin Feb 2014 #5

I'm listening to it - half way through womanofthehills Mar 2014 #6

I had hoped to enjoy it - TBF Mar 2014 #7

My feeling, too. Mz Pip Mar 2014 #9

I just started it shenmue Mar 2014 #8

My wife and I both enjoyed it a great deal. Paladin Mar 2014 #10

Yes! Finished it last week. tweeternik Mar 2014 #11

Glad you liked it. Paladin Mar 2014 #12

Devoured it in about 5 days Little_Wing Mar 2014 #13

You'll enjoy her earlier stuff. She's a great writer. (nt) Paladin Mar 2014 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Paladin Mar 2014 #15

For me it was too long and frustrating. Kablooie Mar 2014 #16