Book Review

Book Review

By Anna Ivanova

​The Plan of a Book Review

​ 1. Introduction (an author, a title, a setting, a plot in short) — Введение (автор, название, местодействия, краткий сюжет)

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2. The main part (the plot in details, main characters) — Основная часть (сюжет частично, главные герои

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3. Conclusion  (opinion about the book, reservations, recomendations) — Заключение (личное мнение, недостатки, рекомендации)

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The Secret History is a

(POWER) novel written by the American writer Donna Tartt.

Multiple Choice

The story ____  set in New England and shows the life of students in some prestigious college. It is told by the fellow Richard Popen, ____ recently moved to the area from Calofornia. He happened _____ be aware of a terrible secret, which changed his life forever.

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The Secret History is rich and detailed ____ plot and provide many layers for the reader to explore. The ____ (INTRICATE) constructed murder will hold your attention right up to the final page.

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• - , intricately

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The book is moving at times and amusing ____ others. The background of the book contains references to ____ Ancient Greece, which you are sure to enjoy if you are interested in history.

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As for the characters, Donna Tartt ____ managed to create different personalities from indulgent parents to light-hearted hippies. She is very convincing and depicted her characters very true to life. The contrast between the sophisticated ideas of the elite group of students and their ____ contemporaries is done most skilfully.

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In conclusion, I would like to note that _____ only reservation of the book is its length. It has more over 500 pages, so it is rather long. However, it’s difficult to put the book down.

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I highly recommend The Secret History  to everyone as the greatest achievement of this young

(NOVEL).