A review by sdloomer
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

5.0

I believe I distinctly enjoyed the first half of the book
before the murder
more than the second
after the murder
, even though I completely understand the necessity of describing the aftermath and spiral of the players. But that isn't to say I didn't enjoy the latter half at all. I thought about this book constantly when I wasn't reading it, and within a couple of days, it shot to being one of my favorite reads this year.
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