A review by briiforte
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My all time favorite. This book is ripe with complicated characters and steeped with illustrious detail. Each chapter left with me more questions and the epilogue lives in my head forever more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, Animal death, Antisemitism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Classism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Death, and Grief