A review by feralbookwife
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I have never craved a cigarette so much. A visceral, pretentious read filled with coming of age angst, greed, ego, and a dash of nihilism. Be sure to be in the mood to enter this world before starting it all the characters will feel insufferable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Classism