The Secret History by Donna TarttMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a great story that really captivates the reader to turn the pages. It’s a take on a different theme as the ‘whodunnit’ is revealed straight away; it’s the how that intrigues the reader. At first, I thought it might be too intellectual since there’s a fair bit of detail about philosophy and the classics discussed in class. I even thought that Tartt might imply a modern-day Magus. But add in some traditional student vices and it soon becomes a tale that everyone can relate to. Richard has the perfect method in the group to blend in from the outsider to closest confidant without having to pledge close allegiance to any other character. And having such young characters creates even more possibilities as they don’t necessarily have the same conformity and methods as regular murderers or villains. Tartt’s conclusion is quite short but brutal; exploring the power of guilt and how to cope with it.
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