- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (6 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747564132
- ISBN-13: 978-0747564133
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 250,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Harriet is one of the most engaging and rounded characters you are likely to find ... gorgeous, fluent, visual'
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'Beautifully written and immaculately crafted ... even though there's humour, the tension is palpable. Unputdownable'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
It took me a very very long time to read this - it starts a bit slowly and is probably the kind of novel that you should take on holiday rather than read in little snippets. But once I got into it (on holiday!), I was totally absorbed. The most striking aspect of it to begin with was the incredibly evocative writing style, which has something almost poetic about it. Then, I was really taken with the author's ability to get inside the heads of some many completely different characters so convincingly. The real drama of the plot doesn't develop until the latter half of the book, but I found it completely compelling. This is one the best books that I have read in recent years and would recommend it to readers who are looking for a beautifully crafted novel. However, my husband could not get into it as there was not enough of a plot at the beginning to get him to read on, so it is not for everyone.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Reading some of the other reviews on here made me mad... Okay, people are allowed their opinions, but come on! This is one of the most fantastic books that I've read - and that's saying something. The writing is so atmospherically perfect and the story is powerful and engrossing. This is a masterpiece - even though I hate using that word - by anyone's standards. Please read this book. It is exquisite.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I enjoyed The Secret History by Donna Tartt a great deal. In fact it is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. Therefore I may have been expecting too much from The Little Friend. I feel like I wasted my time on this book. The plot was in turn obscure or non-existent. This book did not provide a satisfactory conclusion for me. The ending was extremely weak. I would not really recommend this book as there are better books in the world that are much shorter and with a better plot.
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Not a whodunnit-nor a disappointment
I couldnt put this book down. Yes it is long .but brilliant-one of those books that is so finely crafted that you're in the book alongside the characters, and its hard to leave... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Wells
Slow, slow, quick quick, oh no.
Having read The Secret History (one of my favourite books) I knew we would not necessarily be in for a roller-coaster ride in the opening chapters, that the intricacies of the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Essex Girl
Frustratingly long and no ending
I really struggled to finish this book, but when I finally did, I wondered why I had bothered. Long padding paragraphs that I skipped over, a rambling plot and then it stops... Read more
Published 14 months ago by N. J. Poston
NOT a disappointment
Sorry for shouting in my title, but I am just amazed at some of the reviews this book got on Amazon. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2009 by Eileen Shaw
Such high hopes..........
Having read Secret History which I had found riveting and wonderful in every way, I had 'saved' The Little Friend to read as a 'treat' over the summer.......and I loathed it!! Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Books keep me sane
Yes yes yes!...On no.
Fantastic opening that gets you hooked from the start, followed by a slow, rich, multi-layered narrative full of wonderful characters which is really rewarding and enjoyable if a... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2008 by daisyrock
INSULTING, LABOURED AND DREARY!
A few years back Donna Tartt was at home, having her hair cut into a geometric bob whilst counting her royalties from 'The Secret History' when the phone rang.
'Hello? Read more
'Hello? Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2008 by L. Mueller
Donna Tartt - The Little Friend
Donna Tart is a technically accomplished writer. Her characters are lifelike, her dialogue is convincing and she sets scene and mood beautifully. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2008 by J. E. Buckwell
Brilliant, beautiful, difficult, exceptionally elegant
Was everyone expecting The Secret History Part II?? No wonder they're disappointed!
This is an amazing book. Amazing. Better than her debut. Read more
This is an amazing book. Amazing. Better than her debut. Read more
Published on 24 April 2008 by L. Rawes
Unbelievable
I am shocked to see such poor reviews for this book. I read this during the summer and I found it gripping! Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2008 by Dystopiana
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