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A review by lisatrochs
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
5.0
This is such an amazingly well written novel, it took my mind to thoughts and feelings I did not want to travel to but could not step away from.
I believe some bad reviews about this book are missing some important points: 1) this novel is supposed to follow the structure of a Greek tragedy, so ultimately the climax will be somewhat in the middle 2) the multiple mentions of drinking and smoking is elevating the hedonistic character 3) the characters are supposed to be very unlikeable and acting highly above others, that's what causes them to commit these murders anyways :-)
I believe some bad reviews about this book are missing some important points: 1) this novel is supposed to follow the structure of a Greek tragedy, so ultimately the climax will be somewhat in the middle 2) the multiple mentions of drinking and smoking is elevating the hedonistic character 3) the characters are supposed to be very unlikeable and acting highly above others, that's what causes them to commit these murders anyways :-)