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The Secret History
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ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and "an accomplished psychological thriller ... absolutely chilling" (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Goldfinch.
One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years.
Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality.
“A remarkably powerful novel [and] a ferociously well-paced entertainment . . . Forceful, cerebral, and impeccably controlled.” —The New York Times
The Secret History is a masterpiece that intertwines suspense and intellect, offering readers an enthralling exploration of morality and human nature.
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Many reviews praise The Secret History for its dark, psychological depth and stylish prose. Readers often commend the intricate plot and vivid character development, appreciating how Donna Tartt crafts an eerie yet captivating atmosphere. Some reviewers note its exploration of themes like morality and the consequences of obsession, making it a thought-provoking read.
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ISBN: 9781400031702
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2004
Country: United States
Imprint: Vintage Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 346g
Pages: 576
About the Author
DONNA TARTT is the author of the novels The Secret History, The Little Friend, and The Goldfinch. Her work has been published in forty languages and her third novel, The Goldfinch, was awarded the Carnegie Medal and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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