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The Hunt for Red October
Jack Ryan #1 (works standalone)by Tom Clancy
4.72009
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with The Secret History fans.
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The best books like The Secret History are:
- 1The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy4.7#1
- 2The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 3The Teacher by Frieda McFadden0
- 4Psycho by Robert Bloch0
- 5The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen0
- 6The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 7The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 8The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden4.4
- 9The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden4.2
- 10Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
Thriller02011
When a group of eccentric students at an elite Vermont college falls under the spell of their charismatic classics professor, they embark on a dangerous quest to transcend ordinary morality and experience life as the ancient Greeks did. Their philosophical experiments lead them down a dark path where the line between intellectual pursuit and moral corruption blurs, culminating in consequences that will haunt them forever. This haunting tale reveals how easily a search for beauty and meaning can transform into something far more sinister.
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by Lee Child and Andrew Child
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by Robert Bloch
02014162 pages
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This thriller shares a chilling and methodical tone that will resonate with The Secret History fans.
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by Freida McFadden
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by Gillian Flynn
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This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with The Secret History fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Secret History
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunt for Red October | Tom Clancy | 4.7 | 2009 | — | Closest match |
| The Secret | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Teacher | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2024 | — | Similar vibes |
| Psycho | Robert Bloch | 0 | 2014 | 162 | Similar vibes |
| The Sympathizer | Viet Thanh Nguyen | 0 | 2015 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid's Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Secret History?
The most similar books to The Secret History are The Hunt for Red October, The Secret, The Teacher.
What should I read after The Secret History?
After finishing The Secret History, readers most commonly pick up The Hunt for Red October next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Donna Tartt, such as The Goldfinch.
Who writes books like Donna Tartt?
Authors similar to Donna Tartt include Tana French.
What genre is The Secret History?
The Secret History is a Thriller novel by Donna Tartt, published in 2011.
How long is The Secret History?
The Secret History varies in length depending on edition.
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About The Secret History
Donna Tartt, winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her most recent novel, The Goldfinch, established herself as a major talent with The Secret History, which has become a contemporary classic.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 their lives are changed profoundly and forever, and they discover how hard it can be to truly live and how easy it is to kill.From the Trade Paperback edition.