A review by flightlessbiird
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

5.0

what a ride.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship