A review by moonbeamdmercutio
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

One of my favorite books of all time. Annoying before you realize that it's a satire on the author's past experiences and then it becomes insanely enjoyable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Incest, Death, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Cursing, and Drug use

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Animal death, Grief, Sexual content, and Car accident

Minor: Islamophobia, Racism, and Vomit