lottselgar 's review for:

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

5.0

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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i mean. just genius. i hate all the characters so much

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Incest, Physical abuse, Suicide, Murder

Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt

Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Death, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Toxic friendship