The Secret History

Donna Tartt

This has been reviewed here before, obviously, so I'll skip the formalities. Has Tartt written anything since this? I kept thinking that this was an awfully complex book for a first-time author. I was impressed. She skillfully weaved the use of language and ancient texts throughout, making that an intricate part of the story rather than just background for her plot, and that's where she hooked me. I couldn't put it down.