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mmefish 's review for:
The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Secret History is considered a classic for a reason: it feels real, it’s smart, it’s manipulative. Donna Tartt masterfully crafted characters that are easy to hate but hard not to be drawn to – just like Richard, we crave for them and then want them gone.
I would say TSH is a challenging read - it made me feel rather gloomy. Nevertheless, it would be a 5 star read if some of the scenes didn’t stretch out for so long (particularly in chapter 6).
I would say TSH is a challenging read - it made me feel rather gloomy. Nevertheless, it would be a 5 star read if some of the scenes didn’t stretch out for so long (particularly in chapter 6).
Our own selves make us most unhappy, and that’s why we’re so anxious to lose them […]
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Homophobia, Incest, Physical abuse