A review by lilybarna
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Incredible writing and story and reflection of humanity. You have to fight your way through parts of this book, which I believe is intentional and entirely worth it.
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