A review by lovefromhannah
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

the literal definition of no plot just vibes. though i did enjoy the classical references and watching the characters be faced with moral dilemmas, it was not worth slogging through the slowest writing over and feeling like nothing has happened yet so much had at the same time.

tiktok overhyped this book so much. also read the trigger warnings as well because the tiktok girlies do not warn you about the blatant homophobia.
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