#69
The Secret History
EW grade: A
Here is an excerpt from the EW review: "This is actually a good, even profound novel. It's the story of a group of pampered and precocious students at a small New England college who devote themselves to ancient Greek culture and get more than they bargained for-tragedy, fate, Furies. It's as gripping as a murder story should be, even though the murders and murderers are no mystery; as in Greek tragedy, it's mainly a question of retribution. But what is most remarkable about the book is its own classical poise-its sovereign style and moral assurance." Full Review
The Secret History
EW grade: A
Here is an excerpt from the EW review: "This is actually a good, even profound novel. It's the story of a group of pampered and precocious students at a small New England college who devote themselves to ancient Greek culture and get more than they bargained for-tragedy, fate, Furies. It's as gripping as a murder story should be, even though the murders and murderers are no mystery; as in Greek tragedy, it's mainly a question of retribution. But what is most remarkable about the book is its own classical poise-its sovereign style and moral assurance." Full Review
Yes, this one was good. On the first page, the reader knows who was murdered and who did it…. but the story is intense regardless….you can feel the suffering of each of the characters as you read it. I agree with the review…it is profound…a story about friendship, trust (or lack thereof) and remorse…
I liked it...I would recommend
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