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The secret history by Donna Tartt

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sleepyeyes · 02/06/2008 13:09

Hi on page 20 of this book seems ok so far, hasn't totaly captured me yet, but I've been told by many its fab.

Is it worth the hype?
What should i expect? Dont want spoilers, but have no idea what type of book this is.

I got the feeling that she doesn't write the most likeable charecters?

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sleepyeyes · 02/06/2008 14:32

I'M QUITE EXCITED ABOUT READING IT NOW GOT A VERY LONG BORING WEEK AHEAD so will get cracking.
I will come back once I'm finished give honest opinon.

UD my DP had a snigger at her name to, plus the title and thought I was reading something naughty.

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GooseyLoosey · 02/06/2008 13:33

Kind of go along with Bink - it was OK in an intellectual kind of way but not a great read.

Bink · 02/06/2008 13:31

Contrary opinion: thought it not good. In the sort of nothing-special-but-self-inflatedly-showy category.

Just in case you decide you don't like it and want some company.

UnquietDad · 02/06/2008 13:27

It's very good! Persist!

(Despite her amusing name. I wonder if she'd have got as far being called Donna Slutt or Donna Slagg?)

Notyummy · 02/06/2008 13:23

Very good, but agree with the point that few of the characters are nice.

Very atmospheric though...I thought it was worth the read.

DH wasn't so sure....but he still finished it!

Aniyan · 02/06/2008 13:18

Loved this book! Keep going - it'll suck you in. Then when you've finished it come back and tell us what you thought!

katierocket · 02/06/2008 13:12

it's still one of my favourite books

Boco · 02/06/2008 13:11

I seem to remember this one was a bit more atmospheric than plot driven. Some images still stick in my mind, I liked it.

wessexgirl · 02/06/2008 13:11

Stick with it - I remember loving this book (though it was a while back now).

Hassled · 02/06/2008 13:11

No, very few of her characters are likeable but it is a fantastic book - stick with it! It's years since I read it but it's pretty dark and sinister in parts.

bundle · 02/06/2008 13:10

i read it ages ago, it was unputdownable, but yes they're annoying

noddyholder · 02/06/2008 13:10

keep going its great