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Prima Facie
- Narrated by: Jodie Comer
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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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.
1 in 3
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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- Lindsay37
- 30-03-24
Strong story, excellent narration
Liked everything, great pace. Interesting insight into the legal system. No dislikes other than wish the ending had brought more justice for the character but I guess that’s how true and well written the book was.
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- Clare Gallagher
- 28-03-24
Powerful story
This book was so utterly compelling and immersive. Brilliantly read by Jodie. The story is timely and very relevant. Loved it. I highly recommend this title.
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- Becca
- 09-04-24
Powerful story, pacey and beautifully narrated
Politically driven and powerful. Dealing with very modern subject matter while also seeming to have a keen insight into the workings of the law. Upsetting, engaging and pretty timely.
Beautifully narrated, I felt the author was confiding in me.
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- MS
- 09-04-24
Brilliant
Moving and thought provoking. Jody Comer was superb. I now need to see her on the stage
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- PHow
- 15-04-24
Gripping from start to finish.
Jodie’s performance of a brilliantly written difficult & complicated subject moved me to tears (& laughter occasionally). As a woman & mother of a son I was compelled to read/listen to this book. We must teach our sons to respect the meaning of the word NO!
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- Shelley
- 16-04-24
Gripping and powerful story
A deep insight into legal process in the UK and a powerful story of how it fails for the crime of rape. Well performed gripping writing
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- Ms. Suzanne Thompson
- 17-04-24
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That was an incredible read. I can’t to praise it highly enough. Fantastic story and narration. The way that Suzie Miller described the impact of rape on Tessa felt, after having created Tessa in our minds pre-rape was so powerful. I highly recommend. The one in three rape reminder is simole, stark. I felt Tessa’s deep sadness that this is the case and the system we have for justice doesn’t work. I wasn’t able to see the play but in some ways I’m pleased because this was so powerful. Jodie comer excels.
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- Miss ALM Jones
- 27-03-24
Brilliant
Really insightful- great storytelling with likeable characters. Learnt a lot about law too. Highly recommend.
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