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A review by sunriseat0519
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
wow. this book was an emotional roller coaster and i still can't wrap my mind around it. tartt truly wrote a masterpiece.
due to the unreliable narrator we as readers experience the same inner conflict as richard does. it is a novel that stays with you and changes you.
the way tartt handles the moral dilemma umand the difficulties the characters face is incredible.
I do however want to point out, that booktok does absolutely not do this book justice. my expectations differed so much from what I actually experienced. it is 100% worth reading but its not some cute dark academia novel but an intense murder mystery
due to the unreliable narrator we as readers experience the same inner conflict as richard does. it is a novel that stays with you and changes you.
the way tartt handles the moral dilemma umand the difficulties the characters face is incredible.
I do however want to point out, that booktok does absolutely not do this book justice. my expectations differed so much from what I actually experienced. it is 100% worth reading but its not some cute dark academia novel but an intense murder mystery
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Homophobia, Incest, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Bullying, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Racial slurs, Self harm, and Animal death
Minor: Rape and Antisemitism