
Disobedience
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Narrated by:
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Rachel Atkins
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By:
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Naomi Alderman
In a cramped synagogue in north-west London, the eminent elderly rabbi passes away. On the other side of the Atlantic, his estranged daughter, Ronit, hears of her father's death and returns to London for the funeral. She has not returned home in 15 years.
Ronit looks forward to a week or two of revisiting old friends, perhaps settling old scores. But she finds the community she grew up in a more confusing place than she'd anticipated. Particularly when she is unexpectedly reunited with Esti, her childhood sweetheart, who has taken a very different path in life....
Disobedience is a hugely enjoyable and warm-hearted portrayal of characters caught between two worlds, and a wise exploration of sexuality, tolerance and faith.
Now a major motion picture starring Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams.
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Critic reviews
"A bold comic touch.... Like Brick Lane, offering a glimpse of a closeted and surprisingly English nook of British society." (Observer)
"A fresh, feisty peek at the hidden world of London’s Orthodox Jewish Community." (The Independent)
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend it especially to someone who does not know how the Hebrew and Yiddish should be pronounced.What was one of the most memorable moments of Disobedience?
When Esti is in Hamden seeing how the secular world acts on a Friday afternoon. Her description of Shabbat and what it means to her is stunning especially against the backdrop of her reason for being there.Did the narration match the pace of the story?
As I said - the narration was OK except for the mispronunciation of the Hebrew and Yiddish. At times it was comical because she said words that mean other things...If you could take any character from Disobedience out to dinner, who would it be and why?
Ronit - I feel like I would like to hear more about her life in the orthodox community vs. her life outside.Excellent story dinged by poor narration
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I guess I did like it, I guess.
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No Jews to help with Narration?
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Would you listen to Disobedience again? Why?
Yes, need to understand what the author is going through as a modern Jewish Women.What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
I liked the end. It reflected how I felt as a Jewish Women in America in the 20th Century.Have you listened to any of Rachel Atkins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
The Hebrew pronunciation of many words was incorrect and that bothered me. If you don’t know Hebrew you would enjoy her British accent. The author is British make it more meaningful to use this narrator.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I was moved by her decision about being a Jew and/or a lesbian. She is bi-sexual but explains that unlike African Americans, Jews and Lesbians can choose to ignore their differences and keep others from knowing they are different. This may cause some from feeling isolated but know one questions their behavior. One must admit to being different.Any additional comments?
It is important to know where you come from and where you are going in America. This seems to be the message the author is communicating to all readers. Be yourself!Orthodox Jewish Women
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I was not really for this book to end.
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Simply Disobedient.
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