You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
addyson_raelynn 's review for:
The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow. I started this book in November of 2021 and finished it in February of 2022. I have never spent this long on one book before, but I just knew that this one was worth it, and it absolutely was. It’s a crazy ride from beginning to end. It’s a dark academia mystery, with stunning use of language. It’s written phenomenally. This is one of my most heavily annotated books. It truthfully was a hard read for me, but I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship
Minor: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape