Fav quote of the book: "Being in love is a condition, isn't it? It's like being depressed or being in a cult. You're basically underwater--people can talk to you about life on dry land, but it doesn't really mean anything."
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What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal: A Novel | 
Fav quote of the book: "Being in love is a condition, isn't it? It's like being depressed or being in a cult. You're basically underwater--people can talk to you about life on dry land, but it doesn't really mean anything."
pickThis book was recommended after reading A Teacher by Freida McFadden. Except this one is a 16 year old boy and his teacher. The pseudo main character Sheba may go down as one of the most unlikeable characters of all time. The actual main character is a creepy close 2nd. But it held my interest in its absurdity. I think it's a true story, too, which disturbs me further
So far, I'm confused and intrigued. On page 75. Stay tuned
pickYikes! This book is so well done, the characters are abhorrent, the plot is disturbing, and I couldn‘t put it down. Think Pamela Smart meets Annie Wilkes from Misery. π€―
pickI donβt see why Notes On A Scandal didnβt make a bigger splash. The subject matter is repellent, of course, but itβs an intense and fascinating read with superbly crafted characters, each and every one of them delightfully hateful. Well paced, cleverly choreographed, guaranteed to stay with you. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/notes-on-a-scandal-zoe-heller/
I love the cover of this book and I'm hoping I love the book too. Its available through Audible Plus for free until Tuesday so better get started!
pickA very smart novel about obsession, loneliness, and betrayal. While the main plot is the affair between a female teacher and one of her male students, this character driven story‘s true essence is about the lies we tell ourselves to rationalize our behavior and the ways betrayal by a friend is more devastating than a lover‘s. Barbara Covett is a truly devious character and the underlying malice throughout her unreliable narration is chilling. 4βοΈ
I am remiss on posting my January 2022 #bookspin list, but here it is. This month, my #bookspin book is tagged and my #doublespin book is Rosemary‘s Baby! I‘m excited to read both of these finally!
so-soThis was such an odd story to me. Some parts were startlingly real, and deeply moving but overall I thought that Barbara for one was very weird, obsessive and kind of annoying... mostly in the way she fixated on and regarded Sheba throughout the whole ordeal. I also felt like it left off poorly, and without any sort of closure which was annoying.
I saw this film of Notes on a #Scandal years ago and the book has been languishing on my TBR mountain ever since. Perhaps I ought to make an effort to read it this year!
#NewYearNewYou @Eggs
#SeptemberSins Keeping with my theme of highlighting books from my #TBR, I offer the tagged book. High praise from @Reviewsbylola had me stacking this book way back. I believe #WhenIKissedTheTeacher is appropriate for this scandalous tale.
I giggle every time I hear the word βgewgawsβ π
This book is π³π³ #cray
pickβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ: This book was so much more interesting than I thought it would be. The writing is incredible and looking forward to picking up more from this author.
I love this edition and I LOVE this book. It would likely make it on my list of favorite books of all time.
#mrsrobinson #marchintothe70s
pickBarbara, a cranky spinster tells the story of her fellow teacher, Sheba, who has an affair with her underaged student. The unreliable narrator reminded me so much of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Both have an unhealthy obsession with someone else and an inflated sense of their importance. It‘s a well-written page turner.
βYou never appreciate what a compost your memory is until you start trying to smooth the past events into a rational sequence.β
pick#inlaws #reviews #others
A pitch black story which plays with the readers‘ sympathies, making you constantly reassess the characters, their motives and behaviour. With no clear βgood‘ or βbad‘ characters, this dark and difficult story is far less sensational than many recent βpsychological thrillers‘, but is all the more disturbing for that.
Steven Connolly could tell how his life got worse #whenIkissedtheTeacher, but Sheba‘s didn‘t get better either! #ABBAinAugust
Been reading a bit without updating here, oops! My parents sent me some crime and sci-fi and I finished those super fast before starting on Notes on a Scandal. Enjoying it so far but so angry at the characters sometimes! I guess that‘s to be expected given the subject matter.
No book photos today, so here‘s my new pusheen mug! π»
pickβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Really dug this one! Last year I fell in love with morally shitty female protagonists and this book totally fell into that category.
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#zoeheller #bookreview ##marchmadness #notesonascandal
For #MoviesAnyone? I thought I‘d pick Notes on a Scandal because I love the book which I think is quite underrated and the movie version with Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett was fantastic too ! πππ
#NEWYEARREADS
pick"There are certain people in whom you can detect the seeds of madness - seeds that have remained dormant only because the people in question have lived relatively comfortable, middle class lives. They function perfectly well in the world, but you can imagine, given a nasty parent, or a prolonged bout of unemployment, how their potential for craziness might have been realized."
4/5 βοΈ
β¨First post on Litsy! (Even though @thebookdiviner told me to join like 8 months ago)β¨
Hoping to get a bit of reading done today! Notes on a Scandal is my current read because I really frikkin badly want to see the movie.
This book warranted the biggest, hardest eye rolls of my life. Tony Stark level eye rolls. #obsession #maybookflowers
My favorite #unreliablenarrators !! #maybookflowers There is so much "Oh no, she didn't!" in this book.
so-so3πThis book about a Mary Kay Letourneau-like situation in England has several things going for it: an unreliable narrator and a great twist at the end. BUT I was hoping for the narrator to be the woman in the relationship instead of a friend, and (embarrassed to admit) more lurid details would have been fun. π³π Anyway, glad I read it but won't revisit.
Anyone here get judgmental about other's bookshelves? π€π€
pickScandalous (yes,really). This novel is narrated by a teacher ... I'm SO glad I don't work with her or the person she observes in her notes (at least I hope not?!), but Notes was such a fast/gripping read it's convinced me to enter the #bookisholympics late. Maybe a silver?
pickStarts off as one of those tales told by a narrator so unreliable she borders on the delusional, resulting in painful if hilarious black comedy. Towards the end it deepens snd becomes poignantly moving. Very good indeed.
pickDeeply troubling, populated by truly wicked, despicable yet unnervingly real characters and searingly written. I sat up much later than I should have, riveted to every word.
After a morning of full on thesis writing, it's time for a break. And this book is giving me a education in the English language.
First of two new books I started today. Oh the voice is just so perfect.
Just listened to Paula Hawkins (of Girl on a Train fame) talking about her love of this book. Instantly jumped to the top of my to read list. Love hearing others talking passionately about the books that moved them. What's yours?
One of my favorite books ever. When do get more from Zoe Heller?
