The Goldfinch is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Donna Tartt. This coming-of-age story follows the life of Theodore Decker, who survives a terrorist attack at an art museum that kills his mother. In the aftermath, he steals a famous painting called The Goldfinch, setting off a chain of events that spans several decades. With its richly drawn characters and exploration of art's power to shape lives, The Goldfinch is a captivating read.