“The Jacobeans had a sure grasp of catastrophe. They understood not only evil, it seemed, but the extravagance of tricks with which evil presents itself as good. I felt they cut right to the heart of the matter, to the essential rottenness of the world.”
In this gripping narrative, a group of students at an exclusive college becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and murder. The story is told from multiple perspectives, revealing the intricate relationships and hidden motives that drive the characters to their dark fate. more
Donna Tartt is an American author known for her unique narrative style and profound psychological descriptions. Her works are characterized by complex characters and captivating plots. Her debut novel, 'The Goldfinch,' received widespread acclaim and won multiple literary awards. more
“When it's not possible to be good, leave. Better is the absence of good than the presence of evil.”
“From his vantage point on the deck, the commoners were ants.”
“He was given too much agency in a fallen world.”
“Kenangi yang lalu, hadapi yang baru dengan penuh kesyukuran.”