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Title: Remarkable
Review: This is definitely one of the best contemporary novels I've read in recent years. The quality of writing is remarkable and the subject matter is truly fascinating (at least to me)."Notes on a Scandal" depicts a story of an affair between Sheba - a 40-year old married school teacher and her 15-year old student Steven as seen through the eyes of Sheba's elderly fellow teacher Barbara. Zoe Heller offers a fascinating perspective on such a relationship, where the victim (in legal sense) initiates and controls this illicit affair. But the brilliance of this novel is that while this is Sheba's very personal story, it reveals more about Barbara's dark personality than it does about Sheba herself.In a few words, this is an unforgettable tale of loneliness, dependence, and obsession.Not recommended to squeamish and those who are looking for a light entertaining read.
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