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A review by hamarhemmo
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A very messed up book, definitely read the trigger warnings first. Great satire of the dark academia genre while still respecting it. Sometimes a bit hard to read because of foreign languages and odd metaphors and references.
A fair amount of LGBTQ characters (all of whom are awful but that's unrelevant). Probably my favorite book ever.
A fair amount of LGBTQ characters (all of whom are awful but that's unrelevant). Probably my favorite book ever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Xenophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Antisemitism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Mental illness, Homophobia, and Incest
Minor: Sexual content, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Bullying, Outing, Domestic abuse, Animal death, Rape, and Misogyny
There is also a very questionable relationship between a student and a teacher. Both are adults but the relationship has very unhealthy dynamic. It's not a very big part of the book.