A few weeks ago, I was chatting with my sister over glasses of orange juice, talking about her new book club. We began to discuss the book the club was currently reading--The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. She wasn't a fan of the book, but was dutifully trudging through the reading. Curious, I did a quick google search on my phone to see if critics agreed. I came across a Vanity Fair review discussing critics who panned Tartt's writing style. I have no objection to harsh literary review when written intelligently, but certain means of criticism instantly hit a nerve with me.
