What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal]
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by Zoë Heller
What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal] by Zoë Heller holds a well received rating of 3.69 out of 5, based on 11.8K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 258 pages.
About What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal]
Schoolteacher Barbara Covett has led a solitary life until Sheba Hart, the new art teacher at St. George's, befriends her. But even as their relationship develops, so too does another: Sheba has begun an illicit affair with an underage male student. When the scandal turns into a media circus, Barbara decides to write an account in her friend's defense—and ends up revealing not only Sheba's secrets, but also her own.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Zoë Heller |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 258 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.69 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,774 |
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What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal] is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
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Based on 11.8K reader ratings, What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal] has an average score of 3.69 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal] has 258 pages.
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What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal] was written by Zoë Heller. It was first published in 2003.
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The ISBN-13 for What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal] is 9780312421990.0.
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