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Hilary Mantel

’Sharp, funny and poignant’

The Independent

‘A fresh, feisty peek at the hidden world of London’s Orthodox Jewish Community’

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opens up a whole new world and delievers a compulsive read, 28 Feb 2006

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This might not be what a forty-something bloke would normally read - a lesbian exploration of friendship and morality set in the heart of London's orthodox Jewish community - but I loved it. It is suffused with warmth, the characters feel fully formed, genuine and likeable, their dilemmas real. I felt I was getting an insight for another world, one packed with rigid religious rules alien to me, but also the sort of petty morality, gossip and bitchiness that are universal. Step aside Monica Ali and Brick Lane, it's time for north London to have its moment in the sun - and Disobedience in the book to do it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, brilliant writing and an insight into another world, 8 Mar 2006

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Ronit, a young orthodox jewish woman from Hendon escapes her past and moves to New York where she does everything a orthodox jewish woman shouldn't - she wears trousers, has sex with people who aren't her husband - even someone else's, smokes and drinks. Her father, the rabbi, then dies and she returns to go to his funeral and she returns to everything she escaped from - the petty jealousies, the stifling community and also to a childhood sweetheart.

I loved this book - it provided an insight into a world and a religion that I knew very little about and I loved the characters and found it moving and engrossing.

It has been lauded as the next Brick Lane but I enjoyed it much more than Brick Lane as I found the characters less stereotypical and I loved the warm wit and the great writing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive Read, 10 Mar 2006

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This book is brilliant. The story-line is addictive - once you're past the first chapter you really do want to keep reading to find out what happens next.
I love the way each chapter has its own mini introduction explaining the background to the religious theme behind the story-line.
There are a couple of very tiny bits where you can predict the plot, but they don't ruin the story at all - in fact they make you want to read more to find out if you're right and also how it affects the story.
I think everyone should read this book - those who are even slightly open minded will love it because the religious aspects and lesbian parts won't worry them. Those who aren't open minded at all should read this book too to realise that this book shows how all people go through the same things - social acceptance issues, fitting in even amongst your own kind etc etc etc. It is a book everyone can relate to in their own way.
I think this will permanently be a favourite of mine!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Difficult read
I found it a difficult read and complicated story-line. I was expecting more fun, a modern story and something we could relate to. Not my cup of tea.

Published 6 months ago by Jewels Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
An excellent book. I learned a lot about (English) Jews, while the story kept me spellbound. I very much liked the end.

Published 8 months ago by Mrs. A. M. J. Wigmore

3.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, but ultimately a little disappointing
I had high hopes for this when I picked it up in the bookshop but I was ultimately left slightly unsatisfied. Having said that, much of it was very good. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Ms. E. Saunders

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, could do better
A good first attempt, but sadly lacking brilliance. The idea of the book is excellent, and the character of, Ronit, engaging. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Bibliomage

3.0 out of 5 stars Perseverance is Required
The book jacket compares Alderman to Zadie Smith. I think this is unfair to both authors and the readers. Read more

Published 24 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley

3.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful
I found this book engaging although not all the characters were equally sympathetic or even consistent. Read more

Published on 16 Sep 2007 by sainte-carmen

3.0 out of 5 stars a good read, but doesn't really cut the mustard
you're unlikely to remember this one, though it was an entertaining enough journey. you never really get into any of the characters, and the tone isn't in any way affecting... Read more

Published on 10 Sep 2007 by L. K. Henson

5.0 out of 5 stars ***Fab book*** Gripping story.
This book stayed with me for many months after I had read it. The scenes were intelligent, well thought out and emotionally evoking. Read more

Published on 28 Aug 2007 by Ms. A. Pitch

2.0 out of 5 stars I would have loved to explore further into Ronit's world
The book sounded intriguing. Ronit's return to Hendon following the death of her father should have been a fascinating insight into the Jewish community and an exploration of... Read more

Published on 13 Aug 2007 by E. Jarvis

1.0 out of 5 stars 'Move over Zadie Smith' said Elle
I loved Zadie Smith 'White Teeth' and was looking forward to a similar but Jewish angle on life ...I found little humour in this book and no warmth ... Read more

Published on 31 Jul 2007 by A. C. Bradford

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