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blymanor 's review for:
The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My favourite part of this book is the way in which Tartt describes the setting; if you like the dark academia aesthetic, you'll love this book. The characters are flawed and complex. A great analysis on pretentiousness in the academic space.
I feel there could have been a better way to show their moral decline than to shove some incest and abuse in the last few chapters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Sexual content