The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

This book was just named one the ten best books of 2013 by the New York Times! I just finished it a few days ago, and I must say, I did love it!
Here is what they say about it:

Tartt’s intoxicating third novel, after “The Secret History” and “The Little Friend,” follows the travails of Theo Decker, who emerges from a terrorist bombing motherless but in possession of a prized Dutch painting. Like the best of Dickens, the novel is packed with incident and populated with vivid characters. At its heart is the unwavering belief that come what may, art can save us by lifting us above ourselves.

Since this book revolves around art, and a 17th century Dutch painting at that (one of my favorite genres), I was bound to love this book. The story pulls you in from the first pages with a compelling event and then gets deep into the characters, especially that of Theo. In many ways, you will be reminded of Holden Caulfield.

Also of great interest to me was the "Russian Connection."  Theo befriends Boris, quite a character himself.

I really did love this book. I want to go back and read The Secret History and the other Tartt novel I never did read.

We have to wait another decade for another book by her???