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A review by pickledponyo
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
only gets 4 stars bc i enjoyed watching richard figure out he’s idolizing complete pretentious cunts who don’t care about him and seeing him move on but still seeing the grip they had on him years later.
also the ending is the reason for the four stars. it was interesting?? kind of just seemed like henry’s last grasp of control over the situation. kind of a drama queen, not mindful, not demure. should have let charles face some consequences…
also author used “light their cigarette” as a line way too much, especially between dialogue. like girl i get it they smoke. tempted to go back and count now.
good book tho!
also the ending is the reason for the four stars. it was interesting?? kind of just seemed like henry’s last grasp of control over the situation. kind of a drama queen, not mindful, not demure. should have let charles face some consequences…
also author used “light their cigarette” as a line way too much, especially between dialogue. like girl i get it they smoke. tempted to go back and count now.
good book tho!