A review by faefires
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

4.5

the secret history scores on intricate storytelling and a painfully delicious plot unwinding around an spellbound and unprepared reader, but drags in places, with entire scenes holding no practical value other than to show off fancy philosophical details most readers will miss or not care about. this holds it back from 5 stars, but otherwise it is every liberal arts students secret fantasy: and worst fear. 
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