A review by eliever
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective 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

5.0

well. that was a ride

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic friendship, Classism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Incest, Addiction, Medical trauma, Misogyny, and Self harm

Minor: Rape, Death of parent, and Eating disorder