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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
Rated 3.5 stars
Sharply observed and full of sly humour, this an excellent novella to pass an afternoon with. It’s both a window to another time, and a very canny portrait of Edinburgh and Scots religion.
My only real qualms were that the ending felt somewhat rushed, and I would’ve enjoyed a little more information of the futures of each of the Brodie set (except for Mary).
Sharply observed and full of sly humour, this an excellent novella to pass an afternoon with. It’s both a window to another time, and a very canny portrait of Edinburgh and Scots religion.
My only real qualms were that the ending felt somewhat rushed, and I would’ve enjoyed a little more information of the futures of each of the Brodie set (except for Mary).
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I expected Miss Jean Brodie to be a quirky mix of Lorelai Gilmore and Mr. Keating from Dead Poet’s Society. A more apt descriptor would be Willy Wonka, with the liberal doling out of dubious morality lessons and the being a total dick to children for no reason. She’s supposed to be this life changing teacher but walks up to a 10 year old girl and says, “you’ll never amount to anything” like that wouldn’t be instantly soul crushing.
This book sucks. There’s no other way to put it. For 130 pages it feels so long. I couldn’t finish it.
By the way, there’s at least 50 references to the future sexual prowess of the “Brodie set” ... it’s so icky.
This book sucks. There’s no other way to put it. For 130 pages it feels so long. I couldn’t finish it.
By the way, there’s at least 50 references to the future sexual prowess of the “Brodie set” ... it’s so icky.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s fascinating how children can feel danger without a real understanding of exactly how they’re in danger. Incredibly written coming of age story about the games abusive adults play using the children under their power.
Muriel Sparks' The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a witty, ironic novel that can be interpreted as a satirical critique of 20th-century Fascism, which reflects on the Fascist mode of indoctrination, the character of the fascist, and the Fascist conception of beauty which ignores it's own brutal realities, or justifies them through its objectivity.
There are also various religious connotations and themes of Scottish history, which unfortunately I am not well-versed enough in to delve into.
There are also various religious connotations and themes of Scottish history, which unfortunately I am not well-versed enough in to delve into.
Brilliant, I just love how this turned out to be much darker and deeper than the usual "inspiring teacher-impressionable students" cliché you might expect when it comes to similar plots!
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a classic and a quick read. Something we all should think about - the prime of our life.
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes