Disobedience by Naomi Alderman

Disobedience

Naomi Alderman

227 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 68%
informative 35%
sad 25%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
funny 15%
inspiring 14%
tense 10%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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