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A review by kooday
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Reminiscent of a Shakespearean tragedy, over time the protagonist's world is thrown into chaos and the idyllic life he initially longed for just seemed to anguish him.
There are good books and there are good books that are fun to read. It's been a while since I've been so enraptured by a book. I loved and mourned the characters like they were my own friends.
It's definitely not a perfect book, it can drag at times but for the duration of reading it I felt like I was really present and transported to Vermont and Hampden College. I also loved the philosophical and spiritual commentary interspersed throughout and appreciated the classical references (that I understood).
I was satisfied with the ending, I found it touching.
There are good books and there are good books that are fun to read. It's been a while since I've been so enraptured by a book. I loved and mourned the characters like they were my own friends.
It's definitely not a perfect book, it can drag at times but for the duration of reading it I felt like I was really present and transported to Vermont and Hampden College. I also loved the philosophical and spiritual commentary interspersed throughout and appreciated the classical references (that I understood).
I was satisfied with the ending, I found it touching.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Incest, Suicide, and Murder