A review by alexiconic
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

4.0

Nailed the dark academia atmosphere, with great nods to casual Greek or Latin but also to the mythological heritage of the classics, the epic and divine, a study on arrogance and feeling superior, and of course, a murder. Don’t entirely enjoy the characters and I also don’t find them very interesting so that part fell rather flat. 
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