- Paperback: 640 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; Reissue edition (6 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141035218
- ISBN-13: 978-0141035215
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 217,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A misfit at an exclusive New England college, Richard finds kindred spirits in the five eccentric students of his ancient Greek class. But his new friends have a horrific secret. When blackmail and violence threaten to blow their privileged lives apart, they drag Richard into the nightmare that engulfs them. And soon they enter a terrifying heart of darkness from which they may never return
About the Author
Donna Tartt was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, and educated at the University of Mississippi and Bennington College. She is a novelist, essayist, and critic. THE SECRET HISTORY has been translated into twenty-four languages.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is one of the most impressive works of fiction I have EVER read. From the first page to the last I was gripped by this tale set in a Vermont college campus. By turns nightmarish, darkly comic, tragic, Ms Tartt has created a tome that is thoroughly compulsive. Would that I had the time, I would have read it in one sitting. The type of book I look forward to re-reading, there is so much depth. Do read this, don't be put off thinking it's going to be an awful American student story. It isn't. It's thought-provoking and haunting, and will stay with you long after you've read the last page.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Hauntingly readabile and extremely funny. I have now re-read The Secret History in this marvellous new edition and, although certain flaws have become more apparent, my admiration remains undiminished. How many extravagantly lauded modern British authors of psychological thrillers can rival her? (Sophie Hannah??! Turgid, unsubtle, unreadable.)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
this is a cleverly written debut novel by Donna Tartt. The prose in thsi book is wonderful, full with detail and multiple layers of information that illustrate an accurate depiction of the main characters. I don't know how Tartt manages to make it so believable but it is. I felt like i was personally invited to come and share those six (bar one a charlatan, Richard Papen) peoples lives. The circle of friends that Richard Papen manages to infiltrate are intimidating in their intelligence especially Henry, and the story unfolds to reveal many dark secrets within that group and the reason for the murder that takes place of their kind. I'm not spoiling this for you, the prologue reveals right from the off that Bunny was killed by them but what the book concentrates on are the events surrounding that murder and the issues and events leading up to this homicide. The Secret History is a thoroughly enjoyable read, I was saddened to come to the end of the book, I wished it would go on but at almost 650 pages, i suppose what could be said was said. Read it. The book is splendid. you won't regret it.
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I totally recommend this book. It was a hard, long read (600+ pages and only 8 chapters!!) but totally worth it. I picked it for my book club read and now think this is my no. Read more
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Wonderful book. One of the best works of fiction I have ever picked up. Just read it.
(The first chapter is a little Greek-heavy but persevere, it's worth it). Five stars!
(The first chapter is a little Greek-heavy but persevere, it's worth it). Five stars!
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by S. Weir
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