A review by fjerda
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I feel punch drunk after reading this book. The Secret History is rotten on the inside and I am in absolute awe of it. Tartt is truly, inexpressibly talented.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol

Moderate: Incest, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization