A review by florapatricia
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

4.0

This book was my first time reading dark academia. The aesthetics are immaculate, and the characters are despicable but also so entertaining. Maybe my moral compass is faulty but the acts of the characters did not shock me as much as they could've. At the same time, I can't stop marveling at the way Donna Tartt created tension in this work. 
The audiobook was wonderful, the author read it herself and it gave the book a kind of intimacy, as if it's a secret I shared just with her. 
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