Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt
Summary
After surviving a museum bombing that kills his mother, a young boy steals a small Dutch masterpiece and is pulled into the world of art forgery and addiction.
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Historical Context & Significance
A polarizing win; while it was a massive commercial hit, critics like James Wood argued its tone belonged to children's literature, sparking a fierce debate over whether the Pulitzer should reward 'high art' or 'popular storytelling.'