A review by nikkimajean
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 I have to say, it did take me a while to get fully hooked on this book. I don't find Richard (the protagonist and POV character) to be likeable at all. But once I fully got immersed into the story, I couldn't really put it down. I think the brilliance in the writing is that, even though the person who is telling the story is not necessarily likeable, the story itself is so good that you can't help but keep reading. And though most of the characters were deeply insufferable in the way only wealthy, white college kids can be, you actually feel for them. In the end, I only wished for the best for them. In my opinion, this book is definitely worth the hype it gets. 
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