The Secret History

Pros

• The Secret History by Donna Tartt. If we're talking character explorations and trusting readers to figure out the real story on their own, I think this book is the gold standard (at least, from what I've read). Donna Tartt has a way of m...
• My favorite book at the time is The Secret History.
• The Secret History by Donna Tartt All books I've seen be exalted or dismissed as "performative" but I immensely enjoyed every single one of them.
• Ah, the holy grail of books that ruined all others, 'The Secret History' still haunts me years later; Donna Tartt made me realize how much craft matters.
• The Secret History - Tarttt

Cons

• the secret history by donna tartt. plot was interesting enough that i got through the book, but jesus fuck there is not a single likeable character
• Parent context: I was the same way. I finished it, but I was disappointed. I think I might just have to re-read it without expectations Reply: Same, I finished it but I LOVED the Goldfinch and secret history was really just so-so for me....
• I’m glad you enjoyed The Secret History. I got 1/3 way through and just wasn’t clicking with it.