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259 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670916443
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 02 March 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,152 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
informative 36%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
hopeful 23%
funny 15%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | 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: 23% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Grief, Infidelity, LesbophobiaMinor
Antisemitism, Pregnancy
259 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670916443
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 02 March 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,152 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
informative 36%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
hopeful 23%
funny 15%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | 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: 23% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Grief, Infidelity, LesbophobiaMinor
Antisemitism, Pregnancy