A review by tea_and_reading
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

3.75

I thought this book was quite well written, and the characters were three-dimensional, complex, and flawed. It took me a while to get into since it is rather slow, but I enjoyed the complexity of the plot. It's not exactly my cup of tea, but I can see why it is a well-known book in dark academia. 
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