Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller

Notes on a Scandal

Zoë Heller

256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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Moods

dark 88%
challenging 43%
tense 40%
reflective 38%
emotional 25%
sad 20%
mysterious 15%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 26%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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