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What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal

by Zoe Heller

Published: 2003
Hardcover : 272 pages

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A lonely schoolteacher reveals more than she intends when she records the story of her best friend's affair with a pupil in this sly, insightful novel. "Heller writes with a precision that stirs the blood and an uncommon insight into the darker sides of love."--Nuala ...

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To whom does the question in the title refer? Sheba or Barbara

What led Sheba to take so many risks?

Were either Sheba or Barbara true friends to eachother?

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"Not worth my time"by Michelle F. (see profile) 10/15/10

This book is very poorly written and not worthwhile. Very anticlimactic, boring and while the concept offers controversy and discussion, the book did little to add to that.

"Who really is the predater and who is the prey?"by Natalie K. (see profile) 04/11/10

"Nothing special about this subject matter"by Aleksandra E. (see profile) 05/18/07

Although this novel was interesting and dealt (in part) on the relationship between an asexual, older school teacher and a young, beautiful colleague, I found myself often thinking, "Haven't we read about... (read more)

"A great evening and an interesting discussion"by Eloisa M. (see profile) 04/13/07

"Notes on a Scandal delves into the interesting relationship of a prim, old, school teacher and her obsessive nature"by Robyn B. (see profile) 04/13/07

This book sparked a lot of discussion because it's not only about the relationship between teacher and student but mainly the relationship between Barbara, the older school techer, and Sheba, the young... (read more)

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