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Literary Fiction · DarkA group of classics students and a murder
The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
See it on Amazon1992Demanding readSlow pace
What it is about
Richard Papen transfers to a Vermont college and joins a circle of classics students. Tartt’s 1992 debut begins with a murder.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a dark mood and an unhurried pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Campus · Murder · Friendship
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About the author
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