A review by laurawhitley
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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

3.75

a commentary on the upper classes and their inability or unwant to share their wealth, wether that be of lifestyle, intelligence or money, and a warning to the lower classes that we should want for nothing as the grass isnt always greener on the other side.


i did expect this to be a lot more about greek mythology than a thriller but i liked it nonetheless. definitely got my brain thinking