rearic 's review for:

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

4.5

dark funny mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I was enamored with this book, but for the life of me I could not tell you why. Perhaps just the anticipation of what was to come forced me to keep reading. The writing style was amazing as well.
The ending left me a bit disappointed, hence a 4/5.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexism, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, Classism

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship

Minor: Cursing, Incest, Physical abuse