Disobedience by Naomi Alderman

Disobedience

Naomi Alderman with Rachel Atkins (Narrator)

8 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

A small, close-knit Orthodox Jewish community in London is the setting for a revealing look at religion and sexuality in Alderman's frank yet heartfelt debut novel, Disobedience. The story begins with the death of the community's esteemed rabbi, w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,157 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 72%
informative 36%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
hopeful 22%
funny 14%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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