The secret history by Donna Tartt

[sleepyeyes]

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?

I'm so glad you stuck it out . You could try "The Little Friend", also by Donna Tartt - equally powerful but very different in plot/environment etc. You find yourself thinking about her books long after you've finished reading them.

I read the little friend quite avidly. But I still haven't worked out whether I liked it or not. However, lots of scenes, atmospheres etc are stuck in my mind.

The secret history is definitely my fave book. Other good ones I think are 'life of pi'(sp?) and 'the kite runner' also have you tried any Pual Auster books,he is an amazing storyteller.

that should be paul auster

Judy poovy liked her too, liked how she would just suddenlt POP up here and there was disapointed that richard had a relationship with sophie rather than judy.

Hassel: tried little friend a few years ago and really couldn't get into it but I'm going to re-read.

Babyincorner: Wasn't keen on the kite runner.
Looked up Paul Auster on amazon he looks like someone I might like. Is there any of his books you could reccomend?

Persevere!

It's worth it

jamescagney; lol imagine if you had had twins and they grew up to read it, they would think you were nuts or a lest a little disturbed!

Oops, just realised you did!

Glad you enjoyed it

LOL notnowbernard very passionate!

sleepyeyes - try oracle night or the brooklyn follies

abandoned The Little Friend. What a weird book! And why did I buy it in huge hardwback so it is taking up loads of room on my bookcase?

Oh you must keep going, it's a great book.
Loiked The little friend too, although thought Secret History was better.