The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Seller
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Ashfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is a novel that follows the lives of a group of classics students at a small, elite college in New England. The students, led by their charismatic and eccentric professor, become obsessed with ancient Greek culture and rituals, which leads them to commit a terrible crime. The novel explores themes of guilt, obsession, and the corrupting influence of power. Tartt's masterful prose and richly drawn characters make The Secret History a compelling and thought-provoking read. It has become a beloved classic of contemporary literature since its publication in 1992.
Reviews
The first book I read by Donna Tartt was her newest "Goldfinch" novel. When I completed it, I immediately went to purchase "The Secret History".
I really enjoyed this book. It's a thrilling sort of mystery laced with oddly endearing characters that you feel a closeness to despite their strange underlying coldness at times. Tartt hangs you by a thread most of the book, leaving you wondering what is going to happen next. It's tragic, beautiful and horrific. It's unique.
I am in Seattle and it's winter so we're in our overcast time. Reading this book was perfect for this time of year, even though based on the East coast, I could feel the atmosphere entirely. I highly recommend this book.
Her characters stay with you after you have finished the book. I go back and read this book about twice a year and find some new little character aspect every time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Twice Sold Tales (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2404130003
- Title
- The Secret History
- Author
- Donna Tartt
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1992-09-04
- Size
- 6x1x9
- X weight
- 27 oz
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