A review by cornustella
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I congratulate Donna Tartt for making me admire people whom I should loathe based on their moral beliefs.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Incest, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Antisemitism