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.
The 6285th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240-256
- Words
- 75,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 70th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)