A review by jupitervivienne
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

5.0

My first 5 star read of the year. Just absolutely incredible writing, character study, and storytelling. Makes me want to get familiar with Greek and Classics just so I can understand this book on a deeper level. 
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