A review by mollymhope
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m honestly quite confused how to rate this book and if your planning on taking time to read a review as you debate reading this I suggest you read this one. This book is not an easy read. It took me a while to read it and has left me in a slump that I do not see a way out of. Do not confuse this with me disliking book. I like this book and think Tart is a brilliant author. Just be prepared to have to pause and reread certain things, google words, put the book down and pace a bit, and get incredibly frustrated from the point of view that we receive this book from. The ending is deeply unsatisfying but I think if it was any more satisfying it would have ruined the mysterious air the rest of the book was written. What I’m trying to say is this book will leave you slightly confused and frustrated however I highly encourage you to read it if only so I don’t have to suffer alone.
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