A review by clairedevo
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Book 1 was probably my favorite, filled with intrigue and vivid descriptions. Book 2 was tense and thrilling yet focused intensely on our character’s decline, twisting my love for the ambiance into hatred for the characters. Reading this, I was engrossed, but I don’t think I can read this again. Dark dark dark beautiful sad and crazy all at once. A great companion book would be “Bunny” by Mona Awad.
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