256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141901916
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 January 2007
Description
Discover Zoë Heller's darkly compelling Booker-shortlisted novel which became an Oscar-nominated film starring Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench.From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff of St George's, history teacher Barbara C...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,057 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
challenging 44%
reflective 42%
emotional 30%
sad 28%
funny 20%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Emotional abuseModerate
Child abuse, Sexual content, FatphobiaMinor
Violence, Animal death, Body shaming
256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141901916
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 January 2007
Description
Discover Zoë Heller's darkly compelling Booker-shortlisted novel which became an Oscar-nominated film starring Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench.From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff of St George's, history teacher Barbara C...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,057 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
challenging 44%
reflective 42%
emotional 30%
sad 28%
funny 20%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Emotional abuseModerate
Child abuse, Sexual content, FatphobiaMinor
Violence, Animal death, Body shaming