A review by lexhowdie
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-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

4.25

Long winded, but compelling.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, and Vomit