A review by peppermintz
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have alot of complicated (mostly negative) feelings about this book. Maybe I'd rank it higher in a few days after I've finished it. It just reminds me alot of the Great Gatsby but with murder tbh.

Also, was Donna Tartt paid by the word?? Why is this book so long with soooo much unnecessary detail.

also to the ppl who recommend this book as queer book to me, I hope you loose your page in your next book. Having one explicitly gay character doesn't really make this book queer especially with a homophobic Bunny dropping the f-slur often.
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