A review by cdo499
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

these people are so fucked up but it's such a good book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Minor: Physical abuse and Rape

it's really good, but PLEASE know that when people say dark they MEAN IT