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rookerymeadow 's review for:
The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There's something so charming and endearing about watching a guilt-ridden mask-wearing people-pleaser get put into Situations.
The prose is fresh, justifiably pretentious but really enjoyable, and drenched in the climate of new england, with its bitter, but beautiful seasons. The characters are gripping and real, the plot engaging and consequential. I wouldn't call this a happy read, but certainly a good one.
The prose is fresh, justifiably pretentious but really enjoyable, and drenched in the climate of new england, with its bitter, but beautiful seasons. The characters are gripping and real, the plot engaging and consequential. I wouldn't call this a happy read, but certainly a good one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Drug use, Gun violence, Incest, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry