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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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- Maddy
- 03-04-24
Outstanding - a book everyone should read
I saw the stage production of prima facie and it was spectacular. When I saw this was also voiced by Jodie Comer, I jumped at the chance to experience this again. As a woman with a law degree who is also part of the 1 in 3, this depiction is perfect. It is the lived experience of so many women, and the law is not designed to hear our voices. Until a day comes where there is change in the justice system, this book is our voice, and it tells our story so eloquently that people must listen.
Would I have enjoyed it as much if it wasn’t narrated by Jodie Comer? I don’t know, but I adore her and everything she does, so I’m probably biased.
Amazing story, amazing narration, amazing overall!
Thank you Suzie Miller and Jodie Comer
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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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- 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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- Victoria
- 09-04-24
Fabulous important & hard hitting story, narrated perfectly
This was an amazing story which gripped me til the last second - one everyone should listen to!
Jodie Comer is fantastic narrator and brings the story to life. Didn’t want it to end and Tessa still in my mind, wondering what life would bring for her next.
Amazing listen!
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- Ruth L Pal
- 13-04-24
Must listen
Outstanding - and gets to the heart of the systemic injustice in the legal system for women. Opened my eyes. Perfectly performed by JC
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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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- MaR
- 21-04-24
Brilliant - both story and narration
This was the most powerful audible I have listened to. The plot is dark and listening was difficult at times but I as never tempted to turn it off.
The narration/ performance was first class.
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