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The Secret History: From the Pulitzer Prize
by Donna Tartt
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- 0140167773
- ISBN 13
- 9780140167771
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Penguin UK. Paperback. NEW. ecret History is a murder mystery that goes in the reverse order. In the very first chapter, the narrator Richard Papen confesses that he is partly responsible for the death of his college mate Edmund "Bunny" Corcoran. The author does not give away a lot of details initially, but slowly builds up the mystery. Richard talks about his days at Hampden College in New England, where he was a part of a socially isolated group of Classics stud
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.
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On Feb 13 2015, a reader said:
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.
On Apr 23 2014, a reader said:
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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- Keystones Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- D0140167771
- Title
- The Secret History: From the Pulitzer Prize
- Author
- Donna Tartt
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 3
- ISBN 10
- 0140167773
- ISBN 13
- 9780140167771
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
- Place of Publication
- London
- This edition first published
- 1993
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