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" An amazing, riveting book. I read all (close to 500 pages) of this book in three days. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it if you likely thriller and uncovering mysteries as you go along. It is truly a unique story. "
- Kate, 2/20/2014
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" fun & absorbing "
- Rene, 2/14/2014
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" God I love this book! "
- Emily, 1/25/2014
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" Tartt's writing style is both seductive and addictive... loved the systematic unraveling of each character as they process the guilt of that fateful night. Through Richard, we find ourselves at an Ivy League college in Vermont, where we meet an elite group of five Greek scholars... all wealthy, beautiful and highly unapproachable. Richard is seduced into their incestious inner circle, and eventually he learns their dark secret. By the light of the full moon, deep in the woods, an ancient Pagan rite was brought to brutal life, which led to a gruesome death. Years later Richard reflects on the lengths they were all willing to go to keep their secret, eventually leading to their epic downfall. "
- Brian, 1/23/2014
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" Uncontrolled effusion of pretentious drivel. "
- Illuminati8, 1/23/2014
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" This book was very engaging. The characters stuck with me, long after I finished. I don't have much of a background in Greek, but I found that the author took her time and didn't assume that her audience was at the same education level on the subject as the characters. This was a thoughtful and intelligent read that surrounded a suspenseful story with relatable characters. "
- Laurie, 1/13/2014
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" Awesome book, loved the pace, great finale. "
- Dimitris, 1/4/2014
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" Brilliantly written. Claustrophobic, insular, riveting and depressing. Like a Clint Eastwood movie (with his cynicism and craft). "
- Stephen, 1/4/2014
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" One of the best fiction books I have ever read, hands down. "
- Amanda, 11/11/2013
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" The most boring book I ever loved. But really boring. "
- Alaina, 10/29/2013
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" new favorite book hands down. bittersweet ending but still very good "
- Dylan, 10/11/2013
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" This novel was about a group of elite college students that belong in an exclusive Greek class... who find themselves immersed in their own Greek tragedy!!! Very eloquently written... 3.5 stars!!! "
- Lori, 10/4/2013
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" If I had to name a favourite, it would be this one. Happy to lend to good borrowers. "
- Jo, 6/15/2013
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" Didn't even finish this one. One word: BORING! Enough said. "
- Nina, 1/4/2013
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" My favourite novel ever! A wonderfully nail-biting mystery, unique, witty and learned story with a superbly drawn cast of incredible characters. Wonderfully written and pitch perfect. "
- Diane, 12/19/2012
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" Still waiting for Donna Tartt's next book!!!!!!!!! "
- Kelly, 12/6/2012
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" Self-indulgent, selfish, mostly unsympathetic college kids do awful things. And still I really liked this book. Donna Tartt can write! "
- Laila, 11/2/2012
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" I've re-read this intellectual novel several times now. I find myself addicted to the author's ability to create empathy in me for all characters. The detail, whilst thorough, does not at all detract from the fact that it is indeed a fast paced book. "
- Gina, 9/5/2012
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" Enjoyable but the characters were annoying. "
- Scott, 7/4/2012
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" One of my favorite novels of all time. "
- Eryne, 6/15/2012
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" This book was given to me by my friend Betsy years ago. It stays on my bookshelf and comes out to visit me every few years. A delicious mystery about the struggle of conscience. I think it might be time for another visit! "
- Denise, 5/4/2012
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" Pretentious, but interesting. "
- Leslie, 11/29/2011
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" Another book I've read numerous times. One of the most well-crafted stories I've ever read. Great! This one would certainly be in my Top 10. "
- Teresa, 9/21/2011
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" A comic novel. Mostly not too funny. "
- Chrysostom, 7/1/2011
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" It was ok, sort of a name dropping book, somewhat predictable, but mildly intriguing just the same.
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- Annie, 5/22/2011
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" It's been awhile since I read it. I remember thinking is was so creative and unlike anything I had ever read before. My 17 year old daughter read it and loved it and now her boyfriend is reading it too.
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- Karen, 5/21/2011
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" Weird and creepy. Sick characters.
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- Maia, 5/13/2011
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" Temptation to keep on reading and re-reading this book... very intelligently written
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- Willeke, 5/12/2011
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" Surprising, well paced and intriguing, and in spite of some creepiness, I had a hard time putting this down.
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- Martharago, 5/11/2011
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" OMG AWESOME, thanks Isabel ik zag dat je deze had gelezen en toen bedacht ik me dat ik deze ook thuis had liggen! Hij is echt geweldig!
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- Merlijn, 5/11/2011
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" I so hated this book.
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- Eve, 5/9/2011
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" Again, a minority. didn't understand why people love this so much.
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- Heather, 5/9/2011
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" Hands down my most favourite book ever. I can't describe how this book makes me feel, but I read it when I was about 16 or 17 and it was just... amazing. Part of me is always in that leafy New England world with Richard and the twins, Henry, Francis and Bunny.
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- Molly, 5/8/2011
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" I haven't loved a book like this in at least a year. I could hardly put it down. Absolutely beautiful.
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- Laurie, 5/7/2011
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