Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller
What Was She Thinking?
The novel centers around a middle-aged high school teacher who develops an illicit relationship with her student, which is discovered by her older, lonely colleague. The colleague, who is envious of the teacher's seemingly perfect life, uses the scandal as leverage to foster a twisted friendship. The story unfolds as a complex exploration of obsession, loneliness, and manipulation.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240-256
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Diário De Um Escândalo
- What Was She Thinking?
- What Was She Thinking? [Notes On A Scandal]
- Хроника одного скандала
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