A review by sammyantha
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

wow amazing. kinda at a loss for words. this book was an absolute joy to read, such a wild ride. beautifully written. the characters were amazing and so well built and complex

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Rape, and Sexual content