Questions About What Was She Thinking? [Notes on a Scandal]

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Two questions: Was Barbara in love with Sheba or did she just not want to share her friend? What do people think happens do Sheba after the book?

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I was hoping to find some comments from others on this book. It was definitely a different book. I wasn't too impressed. ??

Jen namurit I liked it. It's written a little bit similar to Lionel Shriver's "We Need to Talk About Kevin".…moreI liked it. It's written a little bit similar to Lionel Shriver's "We Need to Talk About Kevin".(less)

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Is the book as good as the movie? The film, "Notes on a Scandal" was very god IMHO. Then again I don't think I've ever seen a poor Cate Blanchett or Judi Dench film.

Christie This is probably the only time I would ever say this. The movie is slightly better than the book. Judi Dench does a damn good Barbara. The book is wri…moreThis is probably the only time I would ever say this. The movie is slightly better than the book. Judi Dench does a damn good Barbara. The book is written from Barbara's perspective and the prose is honest and chilling; yet at times, I really got a kick out of Barbara's observations about people. (less)

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I loved this book. But does anyone know of any other books that uses the role of the narrator in a similar way?

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