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A review by sofieinthestacks
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Oh. My. God. I don't know what to say about this book. It was absolutely facinating. Would I agree with the character's actions? Usually, no. But seeing how they justified and reasoned things was intriguing.
Tartt wrote this scary realistic; I could see this events taking place with unnerving ease. And the characters were incredibly well-written. They were fleshed out, even as they spiraled out of sanity. All in all, this was an amazing read.
Tartt wrote this scary realistic; I could see this events taking place with unnerving ease. And the characters were incredibly well-written. They were fleshed out, even as they spiraled out of sanity. All in all, this was an amazing read.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Blood