A review by pumpkinbread02
The Secret History, by Donna Tartt

dark reflective sad tense slow-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

3.0

rating is subject to change. so many thoughts that i can’t put into words. mostly: why? beautiful prose and symbolism, yet underdeveloped characters, unnecessary incest subplots, and inconsistent pacing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Addiction, and Murder

Moderate: Homophobia, Drug abuse, Classism, Drug use, Misogyny, and Suicide

Minor: Violence, Grief, Gun violence, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Vomit