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Tanya
Jan 22, 2017 rated it it was ok
I am definitely in the minority here but I did not enjoy this book. It felt like 600 pages instead of 200. There wasn't a character I liked or was even fascinated by. Miss Brodie seemed interesting at the start, trying to broaden the girls' minds. She quickly became odd and predatory and without any background as to why I was just left disliking her. Phew, glad this one is finished. ...more
Jessica
Aug 07, 2010 rated it liked it
Shelves: scotland, classic, 1001
A sharp-edged character study that leaves more questions than it answers, but compels you nonetheless.
Samantha
Sep 02, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Ginger
Jan 14, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: classics
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Apr 17, 2012 rated it liked it
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Aug 28, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Aug 07, 2013 marked it as to-read
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Aug 01, 2020 rated it it was amazing
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Dec 22, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Jan 22, 2018 rated it it was ok
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