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A review by tiggum
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love books about awful people. Really digging down into them and exposing the full scope of the shittiness before seeing them reap the rewards of their terrible decisions. Plus the book is really funny in places. Bunny's essay is a particular highlight.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Vomit, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting