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Muriel Spark: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1999, Perennial Classics)

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a novel by Muriel Spark, the best known …

Review of 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' on 'Goodreads'

This is a deceptively simple novel, written with a lot of craft under the hood. The narrative structure flips back and forth across time, which has the effect of hanging the story on a constellation of perspectives for the privileged reader. Everything about this novel is well written, especially its title. I found it poignant, emotionally resonant, and very entertaining to read.