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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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- h bunting
- 04-05-24
At least 1 in 3 of us felt heard.
Brilliantly written. Thank you for telling our story so clearly. Everyone should read this book
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- R W.
- 01-04-24
Amazing performance by Jodi Comer
100% believable writing and performance quite painful to listen to at times (in a good way) because of the honesty and realness
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- MrsDraWoo
- 26-03-24
Fantastic
As close to seeing the Tony award winning play as you'll get. A fabulous performance by Jodie Comer.
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- Alanda
- 18-03-24
If you listen to one audio book this year - make it this one
Couldn’t wait to listen to this as I had seen the play …. Susie Miller story of Tessa is powerful , uncomfortable and evokes questioning of assumptions. An absolute compelling listen as Jodie Comer narrating the role of Tessa. If you listen to one audio book this year make it this one
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- Pam
- 01-04-24
Exceptional
This was a gripping audio from beginning to end. The storyline intriguing and the narration superb. I would listen to this all
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- Anonymous User
- 01-04-24
Spectacular
Jodie Coma! Wouldn’t have been the same read by anyone else. Amazing story. Would love to see the play!
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- Tasha T
- 02-04-24
No words.
Absolutely loved it. Empowering, thought provoking and the first book I have ever cried at. I could listen to it again and again. Jodie Comer was the perfect choice for narrator.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-03-24
Thought-provoking drama
I thought Jodie Comer's performance was pitch perfect. I found myself rushing through household tasks just to get back to listening to her. The subject matter too was arresting. I'm still thinking about it days later. A triumph.
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- Mrs B.
- 25-03-24
Inspirational. Hard hitting.
Such a good book! I loved the character Tessa. I could feel her pain. Excellent narration by Jodie Comer.
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- Marytee
- 22-03-24
Precision of author’s research
Couldn’t put this book down. I was so disappointed when it came to an end.
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