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A review by reellyfish
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read this book because my mother said it was her favorite and now I understand why.
It is rare that I truly completely lose track of while reading but every time I sat down to read this book, I could not stop. (Though perhaps the exceptionally long chapters play into that)
I must say it was a bit annoying that I had to keep google translate open while reading in order to translate the Greek and Latin phrases.
It is rare that I truly completely lose track of while reading but every time I sat down to read this book, I could not stop. (Though perhaps the exceptionally long chapters play into that)
I must say it was a bit annoying that I had to keep google translate open while reading in order to translate the Greek and Latin phrases.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail