A review by susali
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I understand why this is such a huge book to many people, a modern classic. 
I loved it! Such a dark, tense story, that hooked me in and is going to stay with me for a long time. 
I almost feel like starting it immediately again from the start! A rare happening of that.