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A review by amsswim
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book has a way of keeping such a steady pace through the whole story that unsettled me at certain parts. In the best way.
I worried that the length would exhaust me, but the book doesn't feel as plot dense as it looks. I don't feel exhausted and never did at any point. More intrigued and compelled to continue.
Would recommend for the dark academia, creepy vibe. I totally fell into the madness with the characters and I hope you do too.
I worried that the length would exhaust me, but the book doesn't feel as plot dense as it looks. I don't feel exhausted and never did at any point. More intrigued and compelled to continue.
Would recommend for the dark academia, creepy vibe. I totally fell into the madness with the characters and I hope you do too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Sexual content