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Take It Back

By: Kia Abdullah
Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues, Sophie Bentinck, Sartaj Garewal
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About this listen

‘A superb legal thriller…crackles with tension’ Guardian

‘A topical and gritty story’ Observer

'A thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent novel, with the welcome bonus of an unguessable ending’ Daily Telegraph

‘Razor-sharp…Much more than a courtroom thriller’ Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX

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IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE JURY.

The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. Who accuses the boys of something unthinkable.

The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hardworking immigrant families. All with corroborating stories.

WHOSE SIDE WOULD YOU TAKE?

©2019 Kia Abdullah (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Fiction Thriller Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Suspense

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Critic reviews

"With razor-sharp insight into the lives of her characters, Kia Abdullah gives [listeners] much more than a courtroom thriller. A timely reminder that the tentacles of scandal are long - and they touch everyone." (Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times best-selling author of VOX)

"Taut, gritty and compelling. This book deserves to be huge." (Louise Jensen, million-copy best-selling author of The Sister)

"Intense, shocking and so real you can literally feel its heartbeat...." (Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me and The Party)
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An absolutely gripping story as evidence switched back and forth in the pacy courtroom interchanged. Issues of race prejudice are aired and the stark reality of the confrontational system of justice that makes it so difficult for victims of rape to get a fair hearing. A riveting story narrated with verve.

Bait biting story

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I thoroughly enjoyed this this book. It was captivating & dealt with a myriad of issues. I would highly recommend.

Brilliantly engaging & thought provoking.

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Due to the themes covered this is a very difficult listen, and there were several points where I had my hand over my mouth in shock. it is hard to review this without giving anything away but it is very twisty and wow that ending!

I did get a bit confused at first who was who and struggled to remember by character name. although the narration was good, it also didn't help with remembering who was who because the narrator's put on different voices for the same characters (hard to explain).

overall though it is very dramatic and a good thriller.

A dramatic story

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No spoilers. I've just finished and WOW, I was back and forth the whole way through with who I believed. This book was an adventure, it had me gripped the whole way through it. 10/10 I recommend.

Wow

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I almost returned it, as it Starts a bit slow, but stay with it. You won’t be disappointed.

Brilliant

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A really challenging story that addresses some sensitive issues without sensationalism. The ending is very unexpected but the journey is what makes this book so memorable not the ending (good though the final chapter is). Superb!

Brave, thought provoking and very real world

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I enjoyed this well told tale and its interesting twists and turns. It challenges your views and perceptions on many fronts - well mine anyhow, and it is entertaining , unexpected and a worthwhile read I shall look out for more from the author.

Intriguing, engaging and new

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Great story line and characters! Narrators did such a good job! Couldn’t stop listening, loved it! :)

Gripping from the start!

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we listened to it in the car and it made me look forward to long journeys! Brilliantly structured and perfectly performed.

Highly recommended.

A gripping drama!

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This book had me gripped fro. beginning to end. My opinions swinging from one side to another like a hanging basket in a heavy breeze. I didn't expect the final twist and neither will you. I'll guarantee it.
Brilliant writing, showing many faces of society, racism, sexism, so believable. I have already bought the authors next book

More twists than Oliver

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