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Prima Facie
- Author
- Suzie Miller
- Narrator
- Jodie Comer
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Publish Date
- 14 March 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Narrative theme: diversity, equity, equality, inclusion, Narrative theme: politics / economics
- Rating
- 4.9 (7 reviews)
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What to expect
This audiobook is narrated by Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, The Last Duel, The End We Start From), who won Best Actress in both the Tony and Olivier awards for her performance in the theatre production of Prima Facie. Her performance in the play was lauded as "infusing breath-taking emotional drama into every word" (Guardian), with "tremendous skill and improbable stamina" (New York Times). Here she returns to Tessa in this intimate and skilful performance.
From the Olivier award-winning playwright of Prima Facie Suzie Miller comes her first novel, where power, patriarchy and morality diverge.
‘This is not life. This is law.’
Tessa Ensler is a brilliant barrister who's forged her career in criminal defence through sheer determination. Since her days at Cambridge, she’s carefully disguised her working class roots in a male-dominated world where who you know is just as important as what you know. Driven by her belief in the right to a fair trial and a taste for victory, there’s nothing Tessa loves more than the thrill of getting her clients acquitted.
It seems like Tessa has it made when she is approached for a new job and nominated for the most prestigious award in her field. But when a date with a charismatic colleague goes horribly wrong, Tessa finds that the rules she’s always played by might not protect her, forcing her to question everything she's ever believed in . . .
AS SEEN IN ROISIN KATE KELLY, SUNDAY TIMES, ROUND-UP OF BEST BOOKS COMING IN 2024
'Compelling and human . . . a political rallying cry' New York Times
'Bold, fearless and heartbreaking' Elle Magazine
‘It has been an absolute joy to return to Tessa’s story . . . My hope is that it will reach the widest number of people . . . I’ve personally enjoyed delving into her story again’ Jodie Comer
©2024 Suzie Miller (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Critics Review
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Prima Facie has already had a powerful impact outside the theatre, with copies of the original script included in training for new judges. If the novelisation gives it a greater reach, that can only be to the good; these are stories that need to be heard
Observer
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This nakedly powerful story of how even a successful articulate woman lawyer can herself become a victim of the system is still one worth telling and re-telling
Daily Mail
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An enthralling, biting story
the i, 'Best Books to Read in March'
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An engaging, thought-provoking novel . . . Miller braids the legal technicalities and courtroom procedures with Tessa’s personal story authentically, with great control of tension and pace
Irish Times
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Bold, fearless, heartbreakingly timeless. Written with skill, humour, despair and hope, Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read
Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END
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Enthralling and sharp-witted . . . Highly recommended
Karin Slaughter
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Miller's star shines as brightly as a novelist as it does as a playwright. Prima Facie the novel gives us what novels do: the intimacy of interior life. A great read.
Anna Funder, author of STASILAND
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A fantastic read, page-turning and thought-provoking. The kind of story you can't stop thinking about, I loved it
Jane Harper, author of THE DRY
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Miller's novel is searing, vindicating and absolutely necessary both in the injustices it names and the emotions it evokes. I am grateful to her for writing it
Sarah Krasnostein, author of THE BELIEVER
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Gripping . . . [with] blistering points about class, power, the patriarchy and the law shaped by generations of men
Bookseller
User Reviews
Book 4.9
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Emotionally intelligent and insightful book, superbly read by Jodie Comer. Absolutely a must read. I was so emotionally invested I was sad it was over.
rachbye 2026-01-03 -
4.0 5.0
Stick it out for the final chapters of the trial.
bridgetmck 2025-12-28 -
5.0 5.0
Absolutely brilliant!
Kerri 2024-04-19 -
5.0 5.0
I didn’t get to see the show so I was looking forward to the audiobook. What a powerful listen. Jodie Comer is a phenomenal narrator. Very thought provoking.
KP 2024-04-07
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5.0 5.0
A powerful, thought provoking book, well written and well read
bluedocs 2024-03-30
Details
- Author
- Suzie Miller
- Narrator
- Jodie Comer
- Duration
- 9 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 March 2024
- ISBN
- 9781804946770
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Narrative theme: diversity, equity, equality, inclusion, Narrative theme: politics / economics
- Rating
- 4.9(7 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(7 reviews)
Synopsis
This audiobook is narrated by Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, The Last Duel, The End We Start From), who won Best Actress in both the Tony and Olivier awards for her performance in the theatre production of Prima Facie. Her performance in the play was lauded as "infusing breath-taking emotional drama into every word" (Guardian), with "tremendous skill and improbable stamina" (New York Times). Here she returns to Tessa in this intimate and skilful performance.From the Olivier award-winning playwright of Prima Facie Suzie Miller comes her first novel, where power, patriarchy and morality diverge.‘This is not life. This is law.’Tessa Ensler is a brilliant barrister who's forged her career in criminal defence through sheer determination. Since her days at Cambridge, she’s carefully disguised her working class roots in a male-dominated world where who you know is just as important as what you know. Driven by her belief in the right to a fair trial and a taste for victory, there’s nothing Tessa loves more than the thrill of getting her clients acquitted.It seems like Tessa has it made when she is approached for a new job and nominated for the most prestigious award in her field. But when a date with a charismatic colleague goes horribly wrong, Tessa finds that the rules she’s always played by might not protect her, forcing her to question everything she's ever believed in . . .AS SEEN IN ROISIN KATE KELLY, SUNDAY TIMES, ROUND-UP OF BEST BOOKS COMING IN 2024'Compelling and human . . . a political rallying cry' New York Times'Bold, fearless and heartbreaking' Elle Magazine‘It has been an absolute joy to return to Tessa’s story . . . My hope is that it will reach the widest number of people . . . I’ve personally enjoyed delving into her story again’ Jodie Comer©2024 Suzie Miller (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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