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dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Als je de kans hebt: ga naar het toneelstuk of lees de toneeltekst. Zelfde verhaal, zelfde belangrijke boodschap, minder overvloedige tekst die leest als een kinderboek. Als luisterboek wellicht beter te doen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Jodie Comer does an incredible job!
A lawyer who defends men accused in sexual assault cases experiences her own assault and has to rely on the legal system she believes in to bring her justice.
A harrowing insight into the UK legal system regarding SA cases and the impetus being on the victim to provide irrefutable proof. The accused isn’t even brought up for cross-examination!
There’s a powerful message behind the book which is screamed to all at the end, but the first half of the story did leave me feeling slightly bored through the set up.
A lawyer who defends men accused in sexual assault cases experiences her own assault and has to rely on the legal system she believes in to bring her justice.
A harrowing insight into the UK legal system regarding SA cases and the impetus being on the victim to provide irrefutable proof. The accused isn’t even brought up for cross-examination!
There’s a powerful message behind the book which is screamed to all at the end, but the first half of the story did leave me feeling slightly bored through the set up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Classism
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Trigger warnings: sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, justice system,.
SPOILERS INCLUDED
A fantastic dive into class, sexism, domestic violence, privilege, and the justice system. What does justice mean, and what does it look like practically? This novel encourages countless introspective questions like the ones above--this one will stay with me for a long time.
I keep up with the theater industry and was certainly aware of "Prima Facie"--it's success, it's subject matter, and it's critical acclaim. However, this novel is my first into the story, as I have not yet seen the staged play. I'm having a hard time picturing how this operates as a one-woman play because the supporting cast of characters are critical and dynamic. Upon finishing the novel, I looked up how to watch the pro shot of the West End or Broadway production with Jodie Comer. Guess what? It's showing at a local theater in November and I immediately purchased tickets! I cannot wait to see the stage version and compare it with the new novel version.
I loved the Tessa's journey of operating from a strict lens of how the justice system works and having full faith that the system, when set up correctly, will see justice served. At the onset, Tessa believes it's not a barrister's job to actually uncover the truth or who is guilty, but to create the best story and highlight holes in the opposition's case. As a reader, it seemed clear to me that this approach is dangerous and has consequences, but she doesn't see it that way until the sexual assault. After, she sees the lawyer she once was in her' rapist's defense team, who are now setting up their best story and poking holes in hers. She knows her chances of winning are slim but she's determined to present her case through the system she has put her entire faith in previously. She knows she will fail, but she has no choice--she owes it to herself, potential future victims, and all of the victims she had previously interrogated. And she owes it to herself. It's the final stone to fall of her crumbled sense of a, now-evident-to-Tessa, broken justice system.
While it doesn't change their complicity, I really appreciated the author's utilization of the supporting cast of characters. They illustrate the many responses and perspectives that can be experienced when faced with the reality of sexual assault. It doesn't excuse their behavior, but it helps us understand why people respond the way that they do.
Thank you to Henry Holt and Co. and Goodreads for the ARC of "Prima Facie." All opinions are my own.
SPOILERS INCLUDED
A fantastic dive into class, sexism, domestic violence, privilege, and the justice system. What does justice mean, and what does it look like practically? This novel encourages countless introspective questions like the ones above--this one will stay with me for a long time.
I keep up with the theater industry and was certainly aware of "Prima Facie"--it's success, it's subject matter, and it's critical acclaim. However, this novel is my first into the story, as I have not yet seen the staged play. I'm having a hard time picturing how this operates as a one-woman play because the supporting cast of characters are critical and dynamic. Upon finishing the novel, I looked up how to watch the pro shot of the West End or Broadway production with Jodie Comer. Guess what? It's showing at a local theater in November and I immediately purchased tickets! I cannot wait to see the stage version and compare it with the new novel version.
I loved the Tessa's journey of operating from a strict lens of how the justice system works and having full faith that the system, when set up correctly, will see justice served. At the onset, Tessa believes it's not a barrister's job to actually uncover the truth or who is guilty, but to create the best story and highlight holes in the opposition's case. As a reader, it seemed clear to me that this approach is dangerous and has consequences, but she doesn't see it that way until the sexual assault. After, she sees the lawyer she once was in her' rapist's defense team, who are now setting up their best story and poking holes in hers. She knows her chances of winning are slim but she's determined to present her case through the system she has put her entire faith in previously. She knows she will fail, but she has no choice--she owes it to herself, potential future victims, and all of the victims she had previously interrogated. And she owes it to herself. It's the final stone to fall of her crumbled sense of a, now-evident-to-Tessa, broken justice system.
While it doesn't change their complicity, I really appreciated the author's utilization of the supporting cast of characters. They illustrate the many responses and perspectives that can be experienced when faced with the reality of sexual assault. It doesn't excuse their behavior, but it helps us understand why people respond the way that they do.
Thank you to Henry Holt and Co. and Goodreads for the ARC of "Prima Facie." All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Classism
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Self harm
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
This is a really important and powerful work, it’s hard to rate as it wasn’t exactly enjoyable for a large part, but it was incredibly reflective and nuanced. I am grateful for the insight I gained from this book. The audiobook reading was incredibly performed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
I found the first half extremely engaging, despite the writing style seeming a little forced, with a lot of tangents of exposition. And the twist (though anticipated, given the play’s success) was executed well. I think the way she delicately articulated all the complicated nuance around rape and consent culminating in a “he said, she said” case was great. Huge trigger warning though… But the second half (the court case) felt less realistic and stressful, but not in a good way.
Huge content warnings for this book too. It definitely stirs up some huge emotions, especially for those who have experienced similar trauma.
Huge content warnings for this book too. It definitely stirs up some huge emotions, especially for those who have experienced similar trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol