A review by snapeygan
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

emotional 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

I will give it to Tartt’s, that book was beautifully written. I had read We were all villains before, and heard it was inspired by the secret history so I had to give it a try, but I have to admit I prefered the Villains one.

While I don’t mind reading a book with not much action, this one seemed to be really long with very little happening, hence the 4 stars. I still enjoyed reading it and hating the characters. 

Also, whoever loves Bunny clearly didn’t read the same book. Same thing for Richard. Some of his inner monologue, notably when he’s with Camila, is disgusting.

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