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Prima Facie
- Narrated by: Jodie Comer
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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Brought to you by Penguin.
This audiobook is narrated by Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, The Last Duel, The End We Start From), who won Best Actress in both the Tony and Olivier awards for her performance in the theatre production of Prima Facie. Her performance in the play was lauded as "infusing breath-taking emotional drama into every word" (Guardian), with "tremendous skill and improbable stamina" (New York Times). Here she returns to Tessa in this intimate and skilful performance.
From the Olivier award-winning playwright of Prima Facie Suzie Miller comes her first novel, where power, patriarchy and morality diverge.
‘She played by the rules, but the rules are broken.'
Tessa Ensler is a brilliant barrister who's forged her career in criminal defence through sheer determination. Since her days at Cambridge, she’s carefully disguised her working class roots in a male-dominated world where who you know is just as important as what you know. Driven by her belief in the right to a fair trial and a taste for victory, there’s nothing Tessa loves more than the thrill of getting her clients acquitted.
It seems like Tessa has it made when she is approached for a new job and nominated for the most prestigious award in her field. But when a date with a charismatic colleague goes horribly wrong, Tessa finds that the rules she’s always played by might not protect her, forcing her to question everything she's ever believed in…
“It has been an absolute joy to return to Tessa’s story whilst recording this audiobook. My hope is that it will reach the widest number of people, perhaps who weren’t able to see the play. I’ve personally enjoyed delving into her story again and am excited for audiences to experience this further exploration gifted to us by the wonderful Suzie Miller.” Jodie Comer
'Enthralling and sharp-witted . . . Highly recommended' Karin Slaughter
'Bold, fearless, heartbreakingly timeless. Written with skill, humour, despair and hope, Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read' Chris Whitaker
Critic reviews
'Miller's star shines as brightly as a novelist as it does as a playwright. Prima Facie the novel gives us what novels do: the intimacy of interior life.' (Anna Funder, author of STASILAND)
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- Amanda Blanch
- 21-03-24
Everything, the best audio book I have ever listened to
Jodie Comer’s narration is just superb. I wanted to see her perform this at the theatre but couldn’t as I live abroad. What an incredible performance but equally it is so well written by Suzie Miller.
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Let that sink in
Time for change 🙏🏼
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- Miss.V.Smith
- 15-03-24
Brilliant!
Listened to this book in two sittings !
Absolutely loved it, couldn't wait to get back to the story .
Jodie Comer brought this book to life , she is amazing please more narration from Jodie !
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- AF
- 30-04-24
The most incredible book
This book often stopped me dead in my tracks to stand and listen, speechless and enthralled. This book must be read by every male to make them understand the complexity of being male. Women have been the belongings, the toys of men for centuries and the real every day depth of this is almost impossible for men to understand truly (“until they have daughters…”). This is a real demonstration, from the perspective of the strong woman who men wouldn’t considered would ever be the 1:3. The most real story and situation I have read. Brava to the author!
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- Magda
- 01-05-24
What a story
Absolutely brilliant story , moving and so close to reality. Reading was perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed it even if the story was emotionally hard.
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- Student
- 26-04-24
Gripping
A gripping story and told so brilliantly by Jodie Comer. I could not stop listening.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-04-24
Heart wrenching and thought provoking
Amazing, every person should hear/read this story. Validates, explores and explains how victims feel
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-05-24
powerful
such a powerful story which was brilliantly narrated by Jodie Comer. I devoured the book. Its a spotlight on violence women from all walks of life have to endure which needs to stop.
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- cgwx
- 14-05-24
A gripping listen.
A phenomenal listen. Brilliantly narrated. Fascinating legal world, and incredibly moving. Uncomfortable and challenging in content and observation. 10/10.
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- Ambientes Exclusivas SL
- 26-05-24
Brilliant reading
A really excellent story( unfortunately) which is so true still today and needs to be changed
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- Jan
- 26-05-24
Brilliant!
The story was gripping from the start. The narration perfect. I listened to the whole book in one sitting. Absolutely brilliant Jody Cromer was perfect for the part.
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