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A review by jodi_xo
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Loved this book, held my attention from the start and I couldn’t put it down. It’s more of a medium pace book and takes a while to get into the good stuff but it’s so well written. Definitely a book worth reading especially if you love dark academia.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment and Body shaming