![]() “The Secret History” is the mother of dark academic novels, exploring all of the characteristics the genre entails: murder, ill-fated romance and ancient poetry are trademarks of the mysterious, twisted plotlines that weave their way into this fiction work.ĭespite setting down this novel weeks ago, I still find myself debating whether the story lives up to its honorary title as a modern classic. Under #thesecrethistory on TikTok, the book has amassed 48 million views under videos characterized by the dark academia subculture.ĭark academia is an aesthetic related to ancient literature and the arts, a haven for intellectuals who have not quite moved on from their middle school Greek mythology phase. ![]() However, published in 1992, this novel immediately caught my eye as one of the oldest books trending on the platform. ![]() Typically, novels publicized online gain popularity soon after being placed on store bookshelves. This week’s installment dives into “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt. ![]() Welcome to my fifth review of viral books circulating the TikTok For You page. ![]()
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