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Book Review of The Secret History

The Secret History
The Secret History
Author: Donna Tartt
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 4


The characters in this book all exhibit a very dark side, yet at the same time you feel great empathy towards the young narrator Richard Papen who gets caught up in something that quickly spirals beyond his control. A vivid and original take on the "college" novel.