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A review by cmcrockford
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Fiendish and brutal, closer to Waugh or Highsmith than many best sellers. Captures the horror of making friends at college then realizing these bastards are around you now allllll the time.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism