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A review by itsapollo
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
We're dealing with a story whose cast of characters are every one of them morally gray. Questioning morality and the fluctuations of one's own moral compass throughout various traumatic self inflicted circumstances. It's wildly fascinating. A tragedy where everyone loses. Where the product of their own choices may perhaps become punishment enough for the characters transgressions. The writing of this story is so intricately woven while at the same time only showing us the view from one Richard "the bystander which I so essentially am"
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, and Antisemitism
Minor: Sexual violence