Gills choice – Tuesday 28th March 2017 7.00 pm
Book: The Secret History
Author: Donna Tartt
Synopsis
Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality they slip gradually from obsession to corruption and betrayal, and at last – inexorably – into evil.
Kindle Link: The Secret History
Our review
We weren’t sure about this choice and all found it a rather difficult (and long!) read. We also felt little empathy with the characters and their dismissive attitude to two murders. However, we enjoyed discussing it and again, it was a book we wouldn’t have read if it had not been for our book group.