Why read Prima Facie?

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Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working-class origins to the top of her game: defending, cross-examining and winning.

But an unexpected event forces her to confront the patriarchal power of the law, where the burden of proof and morality diverge.

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2 authors picked Prima Facie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Miranda Rijks

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Wow – this was a completely brilliant audiobook narrated by the extraordinary talent, Jodie Comer. The book is about Tessa Ensler, an outstanding young barrister, who against all odds gained a first class education and went onto become one of the most successful barristers of her generation. But then, when faced with a horrifying incident herself, she has to question the legal system which she had so strongly defended.

From Miranda's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Bob Pease

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I originally saw Suzie Miller’s one woman play of the same title and I was deeply impressed with it.

The novel, based upon her play, provides more backstory of how the main character Tessa Ensler, from a working-class background, struggled to achieve success as a top criminal defence barrister. Her main working brief is to successfully defend men accused of rape or sexual assault. Then, when she is raped by a co-worker, Tessa has to face the legal system as a client pursuing justice for herself.

The book is confronting at times and sympathetic readers will be outraged at the…

From Bob's 3 favorite reads in 2023.