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659 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140167773
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 15 August 1992
Description
Truly deserving of the accolade Modern Classic, Donna Tartt's cult bestseller The Secret History is a remarkable achievement - both compelling and elegant, dramatic and playful.Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group o...
Community Reviews Summary of 108,064 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 65%
reflective 37%
emotional 33%
challenging 30%
sad 23%
adventurous 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, SuicideModerate
Incest, Homophobia, Drug useMinor
Rape659 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140167773
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 15 August 1992
Description
Truly deserving of the accolade Modern Classic, Donna Tartt's cult bestseller The Secret History is a remarkable achievement - both compelling and elegant, dramatic and playful.Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group o...
Community Reviews Summary of 108,064 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 65%
reflective 37%
emotional 33%
challenging 30%
sad 23%
adventurous 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, SuicideModerate
Incest, Homophobia, Drug useMinor
Rape