A review by rebecca_mdx
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book is NOT the way I saw it promoted on BookTok at all (IDK maybe I'm just on the wrong side of it). It definitely puts the "dark" in dark academia, and anyone who says Henry Winters is hot needs serious help.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Classism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Grief, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Cursing

Moderate: Mental illness, Drug use, Drug abuse, Incest, and Sexual assault

Minor: Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Homophobia