Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Murder, Alcoholism, SuicideModerate
Incest, Homophobia, Drug useMinor
RapeCommunity Reviews
Summary of 55403 reviews
Moods
mysterious 82%
tense 64%
reflective 38%
emotional 32%
challenging 30%
sad 22%
adventurous 14%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
559 pages | first published 1992
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ISBN/UID: 1400031702
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: vintage books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Donna Tartt, winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her most recent novel, The Goldfinch, established herself as a major talent with The Secret History, which has become a contemporary classic. Under the influence of their charismatic classics pro...Book Information
559 pages | first published 1992
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 1400031702
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: vintage books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Donna Tartt, winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her most recent novel, The Goldfinch, established herself as a major talent with The Secret History, which has become a contemporary classic. Under the influence of their charismatic classics pro...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, SuicideModerate
Incest, Homophobia, Drug useMinor
RapeCommunity Reviews
Summary of 55403 reviews
Moods
mysterious 82%
tense 64%
reflective 38%
emotional 32%
challenging 30%
sad 22%
adventurous 14%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 35% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating