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The Goldfinch
Its what xandra says to Theo all the time:)
Oh. Duh. Haha. You didn't say it sarcastically or trashy enough.
I did put it in quotes...lol. I think I'm pretty close to where u are at.
Pg 254...4 pages ahead. Mission accomplished! Im turning in. Kinda sad. Theo's life. I wouldn't want it. I hope he writes Hobie soon.
This is a good book. Couldn't believe it when Theo's dad showed up.
Well, knowing your competitive nature, I told you I was on page 250, but in all actuality, I am on page 233. Ha!
And what about his friendship with Boris?
How different would his life be up to this point had he been able to stay with the Barbours instead of with his father?
The friendship with Boris is a strange one. They are very much alone and unloved.
Yes, I was very much shocked when theo's dad showed up. He is no father figure.
Good morning. Makes you wonder if no parents are better than bad parents.
Didn't get to this yesterday. Maybe today.
The same. Like 250. Trying to catch up right now.
What did you think of the Vegas section? It was one of my favourite parts of this book, and I was left wondering how accurate do you think it was. Is life really like that for lots of kids there. I loved Boris as well, I don't know how Theo would of coped without him.
Vegas is probably a lot like that now. So much sprawl, so quick, that I have heard there are communities that are virtually empty. I don't know, with all the drugs and stuff he and Boris are into.
They are bad for it and the drinking as well. Its such a big shock for Theo, he was sheltered growing up but he was getting into things in new York before his mum died. The robbing with Tom for one. He kind of lived in his own head a lot even then, and Vegas made him worse. His worry over the painting doesn't help either.
Yes. I see where u both are coming from. Regardless, Theo prob would have gotten into those things anyway. For him it happened at a younger age because there was no supervision and no structure. Its just sad to see Theo and Boris hit rock bottom so early. They haven't even lived! The abuse that Boris endures is sickening. I really hope someone can reach out to these boys.
The whole Vegas part made me wonder at how Donna Tarrt researched the book. She must of spent some time there with the kids.
Weird. Its like Boris and Theo fooled around with each other? Its kind of a strange relationship, but one that worked for both of them.
It was not a sexual thing, I don't think. I just think Boris feels lost and Theo is the closest thing he has had to real love.
I got to the part about the money. Are u past that?
I don't know. The part where theos dad asks him to get money from the lawyer.
Oh yeah. That was a horrible scene. I was almost thinking his father was really turning a new leaf
So now his father dies? I know it can happen but to me its a little far fetched. I'll go with it.
The guy was a train wreck. Still, can't be good for Theo's emotional state.
Just seemed like he would have kicked the bucket a long time ago. So unsteady and always in financial trouble.
My guess is that he'll live with Hobie, reconnect with the girl and solve the problem of the painting. Guess we'll see.
Good morning. Where else does he have to go? His grandparents don't want him.
Does Theo even now anything about his grandparents? I'm not sure he does. Its good he takes the little dog with him when he runs back to NY. At least he knows there's some financial support waiting for him and his dad was really low wasn't he? I think he only took Theo in because he wanted the money.
Im at the part where he is with hobie. Around 50%.
We are around the 30% mark.