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A review by izzyvb023
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
4.0
I really liked this book (though because it’s fall right now, im on a bit of a classics / dark academia kick. I think in all honesty, it could have been shortened. But overall, i loved it. The references and allusions to books and mythologies were really well done and made it an exciting read.
Good:
- dark academia vibes
- good winter/fall book
- nuanced and well written characters
- great narration
Could have been improved for me:
- I wish we got to see more from the bacchanal. I feel like it was such an inciting plot point and so important to the characters and their choices; however, it’s really only talked about in 2-3 pages max.
I wish we got to read more of Julian. Truly for being the inspiration and the driving force, we dont actually hear from him much other than in classes.
Good:
- dark academia vibes
- good winter/fall book
- nuanced and well written characters
- great narration
Could have been improved for me:
- I wish we got to see more from the bacchanal. I feel like it was such an inciting plot point and so important to the characters and their choices; however, it’s really only talked about in 2-3 pages max.
I wish we got to read more of Julian. Truly for being the inspiration and the driving force, we dont actually hear from him much other than in classes.