A review by maiahhtratchh
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

3.5

I didn't hate this book but I certainly did not love it. The characters were down right hateable and their actions were not justifiable. I personally love morally grey characters but they have to be driven by more than just selfish greed. The back is also misleading, it wasn't their professor that drove them to evil but themselves. Anyway, I would suggest to anyone wanting to read this book just skip it and read ”if we were villains” instead its a similar premise but has a much better execution.
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