The Rehearsal by Eleanor Catton
Set in a small town, the narrative intricately weaves together the lives of students and teachers at a local high school and a nearby drama institute. The story unfolds around a scandal involving a teacher-student affair, exploring themes of performance, reality, and the blurred lines between them. As the drama students create a play based on the scandal, the novel delves into the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the power dynamics within relationships, all while questioning the nature of truth and the roles people play in their own lives.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-336
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 48th on The 50 best New Zealand books of the past 50 years (Spinoff)
- Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults (Book)