I've been reading Donna Tartt's The Secret History for the last couple of days. Somewhat puzzled over the good press the novel generally gets. It's entertaining enough as a read but paper-thin in terms of characterisation. Is it intended to glamorise the world of academia depicted or show the emptiness behind the facade? I can imagine a novel that makes that a genuinely interesting question, but this doesn't seem to be that work. I'm intrigued enough to want to know how it all plays out, but I doubt it'll stick in my mind.
(Mind you, not much does stick these days, I'm afraid.)
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