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A review by sarahlizzie
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Horrible book. Read this if you want to be haunted, day and night, by fiction. If you like the feeling of being flayed one inch at a time, read this book. Five stars.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Incest, and Antisemitism
Minor: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Vomit