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A review by snowypineapples
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really struggled to write something about this book. But it's a book that I think about regularly and is really impactful. It critiques the pretentious atmospheres that isolates those inside from the reality of everyone else. If you want something reflective and emotional, this book is for you.
It fits the dark academia aesthetic/genre so if that's what you're looking for this book is for you. But with that said it's not a book thats just "aesthetic" there's a meaning a critique of those who isolate themselves and view themselves as more intelligent than others.
It fits the dark academia aesthetic/genre so if that's what you're looking for this book is for you. But with that said it's not a book thats just "aesthetic" there's a meaning a critique of those who isolate themselves and view themselves as more intelligent than others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Violence, Addiction, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Xenophobia