Is Donna Tartt A-List?
No — Donna Tartt is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2013
*The Goldfinch* Publication
Lost A-list status in 2019
Dropped to B tier — *The Goldfinch* Film Adaptation
Ranking Timeline
*The Secret History* Published
Published *The Secret History*, achieving immediate critical acclaim.
*The Little Friend* Released
Released *The Little Friend*, further establishing her reputation.
*The Goldfinch* Publication
Published *The Goldfinch*, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Time's 100 Most Influential
Named one of Time's '100 Most Influential People'.
*The Goldfinch* Film Adaptation
*The Goldfinch* was adapted into a film, increasing visibility.
Celebrated Novelist
Remains a celebrated novelist known for her meticulous writing.
Last updated: February 25, 2026