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Apr 14, 2025 - 09:07 AM
"Looking for Mr. Goodbar" is a novel by Judith Rossner, published in 1975, inspired by the real-life murder of Roseann Quinn, a New York City schoolteacher. The story follows Theresa Dunn, a young woman who leads a double life as a dedicated teacher by day and a seeker of risky, anonymous sexual encounters by night, ultimately leading to her tragic demise. The novel explores themes of identity, liberation, and the dangers of seeking fulfillment in a turbulent social landscape.