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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

 
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
by Muriel Spark
read: 2013
Time 100 NovelsModern Library #76, Guardian 1000 Novels

A short, odd novel that's funny and deeply tragic at the same time. I don't fully understand the betrayal that leads to Miss Jean Brodie's ultimately downfall. Was Sandy jealous of Brodie's personal charisma? Was it a necessary step to break free of her influence?