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Take It Back

‘A superb legal thriller…crackles with tension’ Guardian

‘A topical and gritty story’ Observer

'A thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent novel, with the welcome bonus of an unguessable ending’ Daily Telegraph

‘Razor-sharp…Much more than a courtroom thriller’ Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX

* * * * *

IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE JURY.

The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. Who accuses the boys of something unthinkable.

The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hardworking immigrant families. All with corroborating stories.

WHOSE SIDE WOULD YOU TAKE?

* * * * *

Readers are giving Take It Back five stars:

‘The perfect book club read . . . will make for lively, thought-provoking discussions’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A skilfully written book that offers a big punch’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You will feel like you are enveloped in this case and the unseen juror’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant, powerful, moving and intelligent’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Just when you think you've guessed correctly another twist appears’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A genuine five-star read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A brilliantly compelling, tense and thought-provoking read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Author:

  • Kia Abdullah

Narrators:

  • Tania Rodrigues
  • Sophie Bentinck
  • Sartaj Garewal

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 11 h 20 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Suspense
  • Political novels

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