Clare Thorp

Clare ThorpFeatures correspondent Getty Images This article was written by Clare Thorp Features correspondent. Donna Tartt's debut novel The Secret History has been hailed as a literary masterpiece since its publication in 1992, but what is it about the book that makes it so beloved? And how does this relate to Tartt's own life and experiences? The Secret History was published by Little Brown & Company. It tells the story of Richard Papen, a student at Hampden College in Vermont who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after his friend Bunny is found dead. The book explores themes of Greek mythology, love and loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Tartt's writing style is descriptive and detailed. She uses vivid language to paint a picture of life on campus at Hampden College in the 1980s. The book also explores Tartt's own experiences with depression and anxiety, which may be seen as biased.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20221020-the-secret-history-a-murder-mystery-that-thrills-30-years-o

78%

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The Daily's Verdict

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Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The bias is towards the author's personal experiences and opinions. The language used in the book is descriptive and detailed.
  • There are no contradictions or major examples of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a personal interest in Greek mythology and this is reflected in the book. The author also mentions their own experiences with depression and anxiety which may be seen as biased.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no contradictions in the book.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • The language used is descriptive and detailed. The author does not make any claims that they cannot back up with evidence.
  • There are no deceptions or falsehoods mentioned in the book.

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