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The Secret History: A Novel

Author:
Donna Tartt
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Donna Tartt
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Ratings
Book
67
Narrator
37
Release Date
July 11, 2023
Duration
22 hours 3 minutes
Summary
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and 'an accomplished psychological thriller ... absolutely chilling' (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Goldfinch.

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
Reviews
Profile Avatar Gregory M. Mar 2026

I am a fan of Donna Tartt's writing but found her reading abysmal. It seems to me that she could well afford professional readers who would have done justice to each of the characters. Her attempts at distinguishing the characters with attitude fell flat and often left me confused. This was especially true with Richard who, when unidentified as was often the case, I assumed was a female character. Liked the book, though.

Profile Avatar Suzanne H. Nov 2025

This is a very well written book. But because I greatly disliked all the characters, I was very depressed reading it. I kept hoping for some redemption so I kept reading. But alas...

Profile Avatar Julia C. Nov 2025

Good

Profile Avatar Memrie K. Jun 2025

Narrator skillfully differentiated Bunny's voice.

Profile Avatar Natalia F. Dec 2024

I loved the book. A little long but overall well crafted. The characters although not like-able were very well designed to illustrate humanity and its forms of cruelty, selfishness and darkness. 100% recommend.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2024

The book was well crafted but very dark and dismal. There weren’t any likable characters. The author made good attempt to read it but I found her voice and intonation hard to take for 20 hours.

Profile Avatar Maria G. Oct 2023

Really enjoyed this novel. Perfect dark academia for fall

The Secret History: A Novel

The Secret History: A Novel

Author: Donna Tartt
Read by: Donna Tartt
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