A review by buzzybuzzybeefudge
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark mysterious 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

3.0

I wanted to hate this book, but I couldn't. It was too gripping and it was really fun to listen to on audiobook. Some of the prose was genuinely gorgeous. I am allowed to gag at the ending though because I personally loathe "this is what happened to all the characters" endings.
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