Disobedience

Alderman, Naomi

ISBN 10: 0670916285 / ISBN 13: 9780670916283

Published by Viking, 2006

About this Item

First edition, first printing UK hardback, 2006 Viking. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Not price clipped. Signed by the author. Seller Inventory # 6712

Bibliographic Details

Title: Disobedience

Publisher: Viking

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

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 fifteen 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.

Review:

'A bold and fiery debut, brimming with grace as well as attitude' -- Diana Evans, author of '26a'

‘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

‘Absolutely beautiful’ -- Jenni Murray, BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour

‘Disobedience reaches beyond exposé status. A loving anger feeds its critique of the UK’s orthodox Jewish society' -- Vogue

‘Fascinating . . . a masterful mix of the matter-of-fact and lyrical, a moving depiction of sexuality and love in all its forms’ -- Scotsman

‘Funny, tender and insightful’ -- Maureen Lipman

‘There is wonder in the plotting, but the real wonder is in Alderman’s capacity for original thinking . . . rich, fresh, fascinating’ -- Sunday Times

‘Very readable ... an accomplished and absorbing debut’ -- TLS

’Sharp, funny and poignant’ -- Hilary Mantel