The Secret History
The Secret History by Donna Tartt, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on April 13, 2004, is a psychological thriller that delves into the lives of a group of eccentric students at a New England college. Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, these students embark on a journey that challenges their understanding of morality and existence, leading them into a world far removed from their ordinary lives.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of intellectual pursuit and the darker aspects of human nature. The story presents a blend of suspense and psychological depth, as the characters navigate their complex relationships and the consequences of their choices. With 576 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at the intricacies of coming of age against a backdrop of thrilling tension and moral ambiguity.
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ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE‘S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and “an accomplished psychological thriller … absolutely chilling” (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Goldfinch.
One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years
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
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