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Take It Back
- Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues, Sophie Bentinck, Sartaj Garewal
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
It’s time to take your place on the jury.
The victim: A 16-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?
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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- Chloe
- 30-10-21
A dramatic story
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.
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- Aimee Griffin
- 29-08-19
Brilliantly engaging & thought provoking.
I thoroughly enjoyed this this book. It was captivating & dealt with a myriad of issues. I would highly recommend.
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- Terrie
- 04-09-19
Brilliant
I almost returned it, as it Starts a bit slow, but stay with it. You won’t be disappointed.
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- Tony Dowling, Sheffield
- 26-01-20
Brave, thought provoking and very real world
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!
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- Tony
- 04-10-19
Intriguing, engaging and new
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.
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- Vicky
- 16-01-23
Gripping from the start!
Great story line and characters! Narrators did such a good job! Couldn’t stop listening, loved it! :)
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-19
A gripping drama!
we listened to it in the car and it made me look forward to long journeys! Brilliantly structured and perfectly performed.
Highly recommended.
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- Waggy From Derby
- 13-05-21
More twists than Oliver
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
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- SD
- 23-09-20
Brilliant!
This novel was totally gripping from beginning to end. I couldn't stop listening the twists and turns continue throughout the novel, right to the very end. The narrators brought this amazing novel to life with clarity and conviction. 'Take Back' is one of the best in terms of honesty and humanity. A must read for everyone! I miss Zara, the main character already, I've only this last few minuets completed it.
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- Nicky Armstrong
- 05-11-20
Powerful storytelling with believable characters
Strong characters weave through this brilliantly told story, where the implications of truth and lies reach far across the communities involved.
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