evidence: After being mesmerized by "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt (click here for the review) and rather captivated by "The Goldfinch" by the same author (click here for the review), I had to read also the third* book written by Tartt – "The Little Friend". Given the previous two experiences, I had very high hopes towards this book … as dear Shakespeare said "Expectation is the root of all heartache".