A review by carlapastor
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It is hard for me to give this book 5 stars because it disturbed me deeply. It does feel kind of a Crime and Punishment. Only not as good, of course, but it is really interesting to see the dynamics of each person.

It took me an awfully long to finish because it is dense, but paired with a playlist (first one you find when you look in Spotify) well, it was great. 
It did felt like I have read this before though, thanks When we were villains! It was literally the same but more likeable characters, less interesting and more family friendly.

Maybe in some time, as I revisit the book, I will lower the rating. It feels like I need to give it five stars, however it does not feel like other five stars I've read.

Also, just something I thought was funny. In page 253, I think, Bunny insinuates that the twins are sleeping together. Camilla says "Just because I don't want to sleep with you doesn't mean I'm sleeping with my brother" or something along the lines. But Bunny was definitely right about that.


June 5th: I did indeed end up lowering the rating.

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