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Disobedience

By: Naomi Alderman
Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
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In a cramped synagogue in north-west London, the eminent elderly rabbi passes away. On the other side of the Atlantic, his estranged daughter, Ronit, hears of her father's death and returns to London for the funeral. She has not returned home in 15 years.

Ronit looks forward to a week or two of revisiting old friends, perhaps settling old scores. But she finds the community she grew up in a more confusing place than she'd anticipated. Particularly when she is unexpectedly reunited with Esti, her childhood sweetheart, who has taken a very different path in life....

Disobedience is a hugely enjoyable and warm-hearted portrayal of characters caught between two worlds, and a wise exploration of sexuality, tolerance and faith.

Now a major motion picture starring Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams.

©2006 Naomi Alderman (P)2016 Audible, Ltd Jewish World Literature Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Inspiring England Middle East

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Critic reviews

"A bold comic touch.... Like Brick Lane, offering a glimpse of a closeted and surprisingly English nook of British society." (Observer)

"A fresh, feisty peek at the hidden world of London’s Orthodox Jewish Community." (The Independent)

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An excellent story let down by a terrible performance. If you speak Hebrew, do yourself a favour, and read the book. The reader's persistent mispronunciation of the Hebrew/Yiddish words is beyond irritating and very distracting. But the story is worth reading.

Should have read the paper book!

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An engaging story of a person's journey through life, full of insights into orthodox Judaism.

A great and informative listen

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A powerful and moving book. Beautifully written with expertly crafted and believable characters. Both deeply modern and exquisitely timeless.

Marvellous writing

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The narrator frustratingly mispronounces so many words that it actually becomes laughable! As well as frustrating

Narration problems

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Enjoyed listening and learning about the Orthodox Jewish faith in an informative good story. The narrator was excellent bringing life to the story.

Educational!

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This wonderful book was ruined by the pronunciation of the Hebrew and Yiddish words. Basic words like Shabbat and Kiddush were mispronounced and some of the words were incomprehensible. The narrator otherwise did a beautiful job and the blame must go to the producers.

Ruined by pronunciation

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A good insight into the orthodox Jewish world esp in London but bot that muvh happened in practice so it seemed a little drawn out.

different

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I liked the narrator but I didn't think the story was very strong. I like the idea but somehow it just didn't fit together well.

The story was a bit 'meh'

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A masterful character study and development - of individuals and community alike. I really enjoyed it.

Wonderful book, skillfully narrated

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I chose this book after hearing Naomi talking on "Only Artists" Radio 4. I like the way she expressed herself. I had to listen to the first two chapters twice to get into but it was well worth it.

Multilayered

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