A review by katyfranc
The Secret History, by Donna Tartt

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The writing is great and the story was good (dragged in parts, but generally compelling). Narrator gave me Holden Caulfield vibes which I’m sure was intentional but the book’s pretentiousness was a lil bit of a turn off