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A review by lilacwhisker
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tartt was just doing the “how many hateable characters can I fit in one book” challenge
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Xenophobia, Blood, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent