Boris's Criminal Career

The Goldfinch

Boris's journey from a troubled teen to an international black market operator.

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Shoplifting in Las Vegas Shoplifting in Las Vegas from "The Goldfinch". Small-Time Crime Survival Skills Boris teaches Theo to shoplift from supermarkets. He has been stealing since childhood to survive.

Shoplifting in Las Vegas from "The Goldfinch". Small-Time Crime Survival Skills Boris teaches Theo to shoplift from supermarkets. He has been stealing since childhood to survive.

Small-Time Crime Survival Skills Boris teaches Theo to shoplift from supermarkets. He has been stealing since childhood to survive. Thrill and Necessity For Boris, stealing is both a game and a necessity. His father rarely gives him money. Bonding These escapades strengthen their friendship. They become partners in crime.

Drug Dealing at School Drug Dealing at School from "The Goldfinch". Becoming a Dealer Cocaine Business After Theo's father dies, Boris starts selling cocaine. He uses the money from Xandra's stash to buy more.

Drug Dealing at School from "The Goldfinch". Becoming a Dealer Cocaine Business After Theo's father dies, Boris starts selling cocaine. He uses the money from Xandra's stash to buy more.

Becoming a Dealer Cocaine Business After Theo's father dies, Boris starts selling cocaine. He uses the money from Xandra's stash to buy more. Popularity and Danger He becomes popular but also attracts dangerous people. He gets into fights and nearly overdoses. Escape Boris realizes he needs to get out. He works for Bobo Silver for a while, then moves to Europe.

Working for Horst Working for Horst from "The Goldfinch". The Art Underworld Meeting Horst Boris meets Horst, a German art dealer and junkie. He becomes involved in the black market for stolen art.

Working for Horst from "The Goldfinch". The Art Underworld Meeting Horst Boris meets Horst, a German art dealer and junkie. He becomes involved in the black market for stolen art.

The Art Underworld Meeting Horst Boris meets Horst, a German art dealer and junkie. He becomes involved in the black market for stolen art. The Painting as Collateral Boris uses Theo's painting as collateral in a drug deal. It gets stolen by Sascha. Loyalty and Betrayal Boris feels guilty but also sees an opportunity. He plans to recover the painting and make amends.

Recovering the Painting Recovering the Painting from "The Goldfinch". The Heist Planning Boris arranges a meeting with the criminals in Amsterdam. He brings Theo and a gun. Shootout The meeting turns violent.

Recovering the Painting from "The Goldfinch". The Heist Planning Boris arranges a meeting with the criminals in Amsterdam. He brings Theo and a gun. Shootout The meeting turns violent.

The Heist Planning Boris arranges a meeting with the criminals in Amsterdam. He brings Theo and a gun. Shootout The meeting turns violent. Boris is wounded but escapes. He later tips off the police. Success The painting is recovered. Boris collects a reward and gives half to Theo. He feels redeemed.

A New Life A New Life from "The Goldfinch". Moving On Reward Money Boris uses his share to start a legitimate business. He considers opening a bar in Stockholm.

A New Life from "The Goldfinch". Moving On Reward Money Boris uses his share to start a legitimate business. He considers opening a bar in Stockholm.

Moving On Reward Money Boris uses his share to start a legitimate business. He considers opening a bar in Stockholm. Family He has a wife and children in Sweden, though he is often absent. He tries to be a better father. Friendship He stays in touch with Theo. Their bond remains strong despite distance.

Early in Las Vegas friendship

After Theo leaves Las Vegas

Years later, in New York and Europe

Christmas week

After Amsterdam