A review by suzylit
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark lighthearted mysterious slow-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

I could have given this novel a higher rating if the pace had been a bit faster. The atmosphere and the characters are well built. Suspense and mystery are indeed present, yet there are a des lengthy passages. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Islamophobia, and Dementia