The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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A read with Jenna book club pick. International Bestseller. A contemporary literary classic and "an accomplished psychological thriller . . . absolutely chilling" (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prizeandndash,winning author of The Goldfinch. Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality. and A remarkably powerful novel and a ferociously well-paced entertainment. . . . Forceful, cerebral, and impeccably controlled.

  • Product Features

    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Paperback
    • Dimensions- 5. 1" W x 7. 9" H x 1. 2" D
    • Genre- Fiction
    • Publication Date: 04-13-2004
    • Page Count: 576
    • ISBN- 9781400031702
    • Donna Tartt (Author)
    • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
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21 days ago

Masterpiece.

Donna Tartt ate this up

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2 months ago

One of my favorite books to date!

I still think about this book all the time. So beautifully written and slightly haunting. Will never stop recommending this to anyone!!!

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8 months ago
from california

Got me out of a reading slump!

So glad i finished this book bc it is so beautifully written and even the ending was so well done. I wish i could read for the first time again although it was slowly paced it held suspense and overall got me reading again!

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9 months ago
from San Francisco, CA

So good and exciting!

This was such a thrilling read. I found myself turning the pages so quickly as I went. Tartt has created an entire atmosphere for readers to lose themselves in.

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9 months ago

Just Amazing

Donna is such a talented writer and she ate with this one.

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10 months ago

My favorite read so far this year!

I was recommended this by my younger sibling, and they did not lie when they said this was really good! Definitely has a Saltburn vibe and I think that’s why I loved it so much.

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11 months ago
from Chicago, IL

The High Cost of Friendship

An intriguing narrative that delves into whether people are who you think they are and how the consequences of traumatic events permanently alter people and relationships. The story focuses on an odd group of friends at an elite college in rural Vermont. Told through the eyes of Richard, a transfer student from California, we quickly understand how out of place he is compared to the other students from established families and wealth. He is instantly drawn to a small, eclectic group who study Classics with a formal and eccentric professor. These are college kids who dress in suits, drink Scotch, and casually speak Greek to each other. In his yearning to be accepted as a trusted part of the group, Richard’s loyalty is tested repeatedly as he is pulled into unimaginable situations involving murder, lies and cover-ups with tragic outcomes. Although lengthy, this is a beautifully written book that sometimes challenged me. While initially not a page-turner, it is a great read. To be honest, I put it down for a several months, but when I did pick it back up, I was more and more engaged until the surprising conclusion.

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11 months ago
from Bakersfield, CA

Best example of dark academia

Out of every book that I read this last year until present this remains to be my favorite. A dark blend of Academia and realistic Occult vibes. Excellent read.

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