Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller

Notes on a Scandal

Zoë Heller

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

244 pages | first published 2003

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From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff of St George’s, history teacher Barbara Cowett is convinced gay she has found a kindred spirit. Barbara’s loyalty to her new friend is passionate and unstinting and when Sheba is dis...
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Summary of 1677 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
challenging 42%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
emotional 24%
sad 20%
mysterious 13%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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