The Secret History by Donna Tartt Review – Is It Worth Reading?
Introduction Few novels have captured the allure of academia, mystery, and moral decay quite like The Secret History by Donna Tartt. First published in 1992, this debut novel became an instant classic and is often credited with inspiring the “Dark Academia” literary movement. But more than 30 years later, is The Secret History still worth reading? In this review, we’ll explore the book’s themes, characters, and lasting influence to find out why it continues to fascinate readers around the world. About the Book The Secret History is a literary fiction and psychological thriller set in a small liberal arts college in Vermont. It follows a group of elite classics students studying under the charismatic professor Julian Morrow. Beneath their intellectual charm lies a chilling secret that leads to obsession, betrayal, and murder. Written in first-person perspective by Richard Papen, a transfer student who becomes entangled with this mysterious group, the novel blurs the lines betwe...