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" This was my first time reading Spark, and I have to confess that I had no idea who she was or what she was about. Now...I am annoyed. I loved her. Now I have to read everything she's ever written, and she wrote a LOT. Annoying. "
- Syd, 2/18/2014
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" Audiobook. Rich character but I really don't know why this novel has endured. I guess the success of the girls in getting away from such a monumental/manipulative character in their lives is interesting... "
- Deirdre, 2/15/2014
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" The story is engaging enough, although the roundabout and repetitive style can be a little tiresome if not in the right mood. Nevertheless, it's an easy read, and highly enjoyable in its own way. The relationships and development between the characters are very entertaining to watch. "
- Sarah, 2/4/2014
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" Miss Brodie is really a fascinating, fleshed-out characters, at once magnetic and needy and charismatic and manipulative. This novella really gets at the heart of imitation, admiration, religious devotion, mentorship, and what it means to be female. "
- Jennifer, 1/31/2014
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" While Jean Brodie was interesting, especially for the 30's I didn't take much from the novel. I wasn't invested in any of the girls. "
- Katrina, 1/7/2014
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" A very easily readable novel. Could be wrong but seems like quite a girly book! Being a girl I quite enjoyed it, however may not be to everyone's taste. "
- Naomi, 1/1/2014
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" Really captured the feelings/perspectives of both the older unconventional woman and the awkward, exploratory, growing-up teen girls. I loved the book, and it was a quick read. "
- Ashley, 12/16/2013
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" Loved this book! It was like taking bites of some very delicious and delicate food. "
- Dasha, 11/28/2013
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" Another book I return to again and again. There's just something about it -- the use of flash forwards, the simple language for complex concepts, the turns of phrase that can characterize someone completely -- simply wonderful. "
- Christine, 6/14/2013
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" I read this book for an upcoming "discussion night." It was not a book I would normally pick-up to read. The writing style was a little old-fashioned for my taste. The characters were unique. It will be interesting to find out what everyone else thought of the book. "
- Brenda, 4/25/2013
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" I didn't get this book at all. I'm sure it had some deep underlying meaning. But I think I was looking for a story to translate that and I really didn't get that. "
- angeljoy, 4/2/2013
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" Its was an average novel. A teacher inspiring a few girls to live their life on their own. Nothing that interesting. "
- Deepa, 2/13/2013
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" Sharp writing that wonderfully captures an era: yet somehow the doom and evil of "Aunt Dan and Lemon" meets the dreamy surreality of "Picnic at Hanging Rock." Very enjoyable! "
- Webcowgirl, 12/26/2012
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" picked this one after it appeared on a top 10 list from jezebel, summer reads. girls' school, 1930s, edgy teacher, etc etc. pretty good but short "
- Brooke, 4/14/2012
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" Utterly perfect. "
- Darren, 12/23/2011
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" This is a perfect book. Seamless, thought provoking and poignant. And you will never read better transitions. "
- William, 12/16/2011
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" Its a good exhibit A of the dangers of a liberal education
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- Cris, 5/1/2011
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" A clever and witty, but somewhat smug and self-important little book. The premise got tiring fast, but hey, it was short.
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- Lyndon, 5/1/2011
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" Unfortunately, I have to say this book rather bored me and is one big fat bof. I thought I'd love it because it came recommended by an English teacher and is set where I live, but to be honest, I was rather uninterested and wanted to kick Jean Brodie in the shins so she'd get on with it.
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- Emilie, 4/24/2011
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" Not quite sure how I've managed to avoid reading this before but I'm glad I got around to it eventually! My plan is now to find the rest of Muriel Spark's books that I've also managed not to read.
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- Kirsty, 4/17/2011
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" I was excited to read this class--but I suppose that the movie must have been better than the book...it was a rather straightforward story, with v.little literary finesse, and no deeper meaning that I could appreciate. It was easy to read, but ultimately forgettable.
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- Diana, 4/10/2011
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