A rabbi's daughter in a tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community in London grapples with faith, identity, and forbidden love.
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A rabbi's daughter in a tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community in London grapples with faith, identity, and forbidden love.
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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, which sets in motion plans for a memorial service and the search for a replacement.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Explicit sexual scenes between two women; central to the narrative.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not a focus.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central lesbian relationship; themes of identity and societal conflict.
Religious content
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Deep focus on Orthodox Jewish life, rituals, and faith conflicts.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of societal norms and gender roles in religious communities.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional suffering due to societal pressure; not physical abuse.
Other
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