259 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670916443
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 02 March 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,501 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
informative 35%
sad 24%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 13%
funny 12%
tense 11%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Grief, Biphobia, InfidelityMinor
Antisemitism
259 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670916443
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 02 March 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,501 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
informative 35%
sad 24%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 13%
funny 12%
tense 11%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Grief, Biphobia, InfidelityMinor
Antisemitism