A review by haleyp898
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

None of the characters are dynamic or likable, which makes this hard read. The author uses a lot of random knowledge throughout that seems pretentious. The premise would be great if it was not so full of itself and the characters had some semblance of reality.