Notes on a Scandal
3 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by 
crimson-tide
from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
When the new teacher first arrives, Barbara immediately senses that this woman will be different from the rest of her staff-room colleagues. But Barbara is not the only one to feel that Sheba is special, and before too long Sheba is involved in an illicit affair with a pupil. Barbara finds the relationship abhorrent, of course, but she is the only adult in whom Sheba can properly confide. So when the liaison is found out and Sheba's life falls apart, Barbara is there...
Journal Entry 2 by crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Finished reading this one a couple of days ago. It’s a strangely compelling and atmospheric tale of obsessive friendship and taboo sexual addiction. Both sad and funny, being brilliantly observed, crafted and written. Barbara’s voice as the narrator is spot on; sinister and totally lacking in self-awareness.
Now reserved as a wishlist tag.
Journal Entry 3 by crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Wednesday, February 10, 2021
crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Wishlist tag to mcsar, so off on a long trip.
Thank you for this book and all its travelling companions. The parcel is huge this time. I look forward to many many hours of reading.
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Reserved for Women in fiction VBB. Picked by Meg72.
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Reserved for Women in fiction VBB. Picked by Meg72.
Loved it. Barbara is so well done. The book is truly brilliant.
The book is finally travelling to Meg72, who picked it from the Women in Fiction VBB. Enjoy this great book!
What a long journey this book had, but it arrived safely.
