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Disobedience
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LENGTH9 hrs and 12 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-01-07
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Set at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, Disobedience explores a devout and closed world to discover the importance of moving on - and what we lose when we do.
©2006 N. Alderman Ltd.; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.
What the Critics Say
"Fascinating...a meditation on faith, belonging, and self-emancipation." (Guardian)
"Accomplished...offering a glimpse of a closeted and surprisingly English nook of British society. Alderman has a bold comic touch." (Observer)
"A wonderful novel. The real wonder is Alderman's capacity for original thinking....Orthodoxy absolutely glows out of the pages of Disobedience, as rich and fresh and fascinating as this lovely novel itself." (Sunday Times, London)
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Connie Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada 09-27-08trying to see the world through my ears
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"underrated"
I read a professional book review that labelled this as "chick lit" with a weak heroine, but I found it much more than that-- kind of a cross between E.L. Doctorow's City of God (without as much literary polish) and Shalom's Auslander's Foreskin's Lament (without the scatological humour). I would gladly read other novels from this author, particularly if they contained such good descriptive details of a group unfamiliar to me (ultra Orthodox Jews and younger members of their community coming to terms with contemporary society while trying to honour their heritage) and/ or other theological reflection in novel form.
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connie Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada 09-27-08 Member Since 2007trying to see the world with my ears
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"underrated"
I read a professional book review that labelled this as "chick lit" with a weak heroine, but I found it much more than that-- kind of a cross between E.L. Doctorow's City of God (without as much literary polish) and Shalom's Auslander's Foreskin's Lament (without the scatological humour). I would gladly read other novels from this author, particularly if they contained such good descriptive details of a group unfamiliar to me (ultra Orthodox Jews and younger members of their community coming to terms with contemporary society while trying to honour their heritage) and/ or other theological reflection in novel form.
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Robin new york, new york, United States 04-17-13 Member Since 2010Hi all. I'm in my 50's (that's relevant, i think), and I favor fiction. I like the british sensibility, and was introduced to the Forsyte Saga through audible ... loved it! I happen to also like Chinese writers, but they are not well represented yet at audible. Looking to follow readers with similar tastes ...
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"accomplishes what harold fry does not"
This is a 5 star book ... it has depth and nuance of character. The overall feel in some ways parallels The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, but succeeds where Harold Fry, I think, does not. Well narrated. A bit slow to engage, but stay with it ... pulls you in after a few chapters. A definite recommend.
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