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Literary Fiction · DarkA teacher’s account of a colleague’s affair with a pupil
Notes on a Scandal
by Zoë Heller
See it on Amazon2003Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Barbara Covett, an older teacher, narrates her friendship with a young colleague who is having an affair with a fifteen-year-old pupil. Heller’s 2003 novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Obsession · School · Betrayal
Screen adaptation
Notes on a Scandal (2006)
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About the author
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