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Take It Back

By: Kia Abdullah
Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues, Sophie Bentinck, Sartaj Garewal
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‘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

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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?

©2019 Kia Abdullah (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Fiction Thriller Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Suspense
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Critic reviews

"With razor-sharp insight into the lives of her characters, Kia Abdullah gives [listeners] much more than a courtroom thriller. A timely reminder that the tentacles of scandal are long - and they touch everyone." (Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times best-selling author of VOX)

"Taut, gritty and compelling. This book deserves to be huge." (Louise Jensen, million-copy best-selling author of The Sister)

"Intense, shocking and so real you can literally feel its heartbeat...." (Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me and The Party)

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Brilliantly engaging & thought provoking.

I thoroughly enjoyed this this book. It was captivating & dealt with a myriad of issues. I would highly recommend.

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A dramatic story

Due to the themes covered this is a very difficult listen, and there were several points where I had my hand over my mouth in shock. it is hard to review this without giving anything away but it is very twisty and wow that ending!

I did get a bit confused at first who was who and struggled to remember by character name. although the narration was good, it also didn't help with remembering who was who because the narrator's put on different voices for the same characters (hard to explain).

overall though it is very dramatic and a good thriller.

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Wow

No spoilers. I've just finished and WOW, I was back and forth the whole way through with who I believed. This book was an adventure, it had me gripped the whole way through it. 10/10 I recommend.

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Brilliant

I almost returned it, as it Starts a bit slow, but stay with it. You won’t be disappointed.

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Brave, thought provoking and very real world

A really challenging story that addresses some sensitive issues without sensationalism. The ending is very unexpected but the journey is what makes this book so memorable not the ending (good though the final chapter is). Superb!

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Intriguing, engaging and new

I enjoyed this well told tale and its interesting twists and turns. It challenges your views and perceptions on many fronts - well mine anyhow, and it is entertaining , unexpected and a worthwhile read I shall look out for more from the author.

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Gripping from the start!

Great story line and characters! Narrators did such a good job! Couldn’t stop listening, loved it! :)

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Shocking!

I don’t often write reviews, I don’t often listen to audiobooks that shock me. This book, expertly narrated, was full of surprises, shocks even. I applaud the author for her bravery in a no holds barred telling of taboo subjects both in the description of her heroine and of the nasty attack on which the story is centred.
A gripping listen, thank you.

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Brilliant read

I listened to this book in 2 days. I could not put it done. Until the very end, it keeps you gripped, not letting you know which way it will go. I highly recommend this book.

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Brilliant

One of the best audio books I have listened to. Moving, well narrated, intense, emotional, complex, very good ending. Can’t really fault it.

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