A review by itsocchiolism
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark mysterious slow-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? Yes

2.75

i wanted to like this book so much, especially after all the hype around it but it just wasn’t for me. i didn’t like the characters at all and couldn’t sympathize with them. they all need therapy, and deserved to go to jail.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual violence

Minor: Rape