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A review by zlolosy
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
a lot of whys: (to quote another review)
why is there so much homophobia? it adds nothing to the plot
why is there incest?
why is julian intriguing to them?
why is henry intriguing to them?
why isn’t the book like 200 pages shorter?
honestly, if you're into the dark academia vibes mixed with crime, murder and interesting power dynamics between friends and teachers: if we were villains by m. l. rio is exactly that & much better.
why is there so much homophobia? it adds nothing to the plot
why is there incest?
why is julian intriguing to them?
why is henry intriguing to them?
why isn’t the book like 200 pages shorter?
honestly, if you're into the dark academia vibes mixed with crime, murder and interesting power dynamics between friends and teachers: if we were villains by m. l. rio is exactly that & much better.