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Prima Facie Paperback – October 11, 2022

by Suzie Miller (Author)
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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.

Prima Facie by Suzie Miller is an award-winning play for a solo actor, taking us deep into a world where emotion and integrity are in conflict with the rules of the game. After several acclaimed productions in Australia and winning the Australian Writers' Guild Award for Drama, the play received its European premiere at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End in April 2022. It was produced by Empire Street Productions, directed by Justin Martin, and starred Jodie Comer, the Emmy and Bafta Award-winning star of TV's Killing Eve, making her West End debut.

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    104 pages
  2. Language
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    Nick Hern Books
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    October 11, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1839040645
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1839040641
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"A play that roars... urgent and powerful." —Guardian

"A searing, intense indictment of the ways the legal system perpetuates the patriarchal order that has created it in the first place… The relevance of this unsettling drama for our present moment of #MeToo is obvious… joins the ranks of such works as Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You and Nina Raine's Consent… What we come to know is certainly disturbing, but, as in all great theatre, it strikes one as a true privilege to have made the journey." —The Arts Desk

"An unforgettable moment of theatre." —WhatsOnStage

"An outstanding piece of theatre that has a phenomenal impact." —Reviews Hub

"A damning portrait of justice denied women… teems with rich nuance, testing sympathies… like a punch to the guts." —Telegraph

"Suzie Miller's script is shrewd and economical in its analysis of how the system treats assault survivors... timely and timeless." —Evening Standard

"A striking drama... Suzie Miller's text is pacy and punchy." —Independent

"An impassioned play about an important subject... blazing." —Time Out (London)

"A polemical monologue which makes its point in style… the cumulative effect is quite something." —The Times

"Hugely succesful and hard-hitting... What makes this play especially astonishing is how lived-in its writing feels. Miller's background as a lawyer shines in every line of dialogue... an urgent and compelling work." —Time Out (Sydney)

"A relevant and deeply disturbing indictment of how our legal system routinely fails sexual assault victims... A seriously important work." —Arts Hub (Australia)

About the Author

Suzie Miller is an Australian-British playwright, librettist and screenwriter. Her plays include Prima Facie, which was premiered in Australia in 2019, and had its UK premiere in the West End in 2022.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nick Hern Books (October 11, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1839040645
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1839040641
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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James B. Krasnoo
5.0 out of 5 stars A great script
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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The play demands and deserves the brilliant performance presently ongoing on a Broadway stage. The language is strong, direct. It is a powerful indictment of the inadequacies of the judicial system. Concerned with the English system, the play also demonstrates the weaknesses of the American system. It causes me to think about the improvements that must be made if we are to still deliver justice.
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Sarah Lynch
5.0 out of 5 stars So glad to have a copy
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
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I saw this show when it was live-streamed in American theaters and Jodie Comer is simply breathtaking in every way. The written version is a great read, but she really breathes life into a tragic, yet somehow empowering story. Read this in preparation for her coming to Broadway next year!
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Mona D
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book and play
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
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This is a fantastic script and even better was the performance of Jodie Comer who brought each character to life in this heart wrenching, powerful play. Read it and go see it if you haven’t already.
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LAK
5.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to read this
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023
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It's a brilliant piece of writing
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kmdmkae
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
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An important subject that everyone needs to read and understand!
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Cam Astankova-Park
5.0 out of 5 stars Still Processing-Masterpiece Theatre
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
I traveled to London to see Jodie Comer live in this play and it's hands down the best trip of my lifetime. I bought the book prior to seeing the play and I knew better than to read it beforehand. Reading it now brings back all of the memories of seeing it being performed live and I'll cherish this book always. If you can get there to see it, do it! And if you can't get to London to see it, check it out in cinemas when it broadcasts worldwide in July. A million thumbs up!!!
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Maggie
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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If you're anything like me, you came for Jodie Comer and stayed for the story.

I saw the NTL recording of the West End performance and was so completely and so deeply moved that I had to get my hands on a copy of the book. Once I received it, I sat down to skim through a page or two and before I knew, I had read through the whole thing in one sitting... and I am usually not quite THAT committed to a book.

I can't say how it reads without ever seeing it performed as there isn't a surplus of visual notes, but the story itself is one that will stay with you for a lifetime and I highly recommend giving it a try.

I purchased two. One for myself and one as a gift for a friend. The delivery was on time and the books were in perfect condition. Can't wait to take my copy with me to Broadway!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
If you're anything like me, you came for Jodie Comer and stayed for the story.

I saw the NTL recording of the West End performance and was so completely and so deeply moved that I had to get my hands on a copy of the book. Once I received it, I sat down to skim through a page or two and before I knew, I had read through the whole thing in one sitting... and I am usually not quite THAT committed to a book.

I can't say how it reads without ever seeing it performed as there isn't a surplus of visual notes, but the story itself is one that will stay with you for a lifetime and I highly recommend giving it a try.

I purchased two. One for myself and one as a gift for a friend. The delivery was on time and the books were in perfect condition. Can't wait to take my copy with me to Broadway!
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4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
PRIMA FACIE by Suzie Miller

This is the novel adaptation of the successful one woman play by the author. This was a difficult, but important story to read.

Tessa Ensler has come from humble beginnings and is now a talented criminal defense barrister for the Crown Court in London, England. She has won many of her cases and she prides herself on being able to pick apart the defendant’s testimony. After she’s assaulted by a coworker, she realizes the judicial system she’s proudly serving is deeply flawed.

I do have one minor caveat with the formatting as typical quotation marks and such weren’t utilized which made the story and dialogue annoying to read. Despite that, I did enjoy this book and recommend it.

One in three women. Chances are *you* are the one of three. Or you know someone who is. The conviction rates in these cases are extremely low which is a heartbreakingly brutal statistic.

This story has a powerful and compelling message that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️

Pub Date: 01.30.2024

*ARC won via Goodreads & HenryHoltBooks giveaway - thank you!
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and powerful...wish I had seen the play
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2024
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I read this in one afternoon, I couldn't put it down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars packend und bewegend
Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2023
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Schnell gelesen, aber der Impact ist enorm.
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jmc
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVEEE ITT!!!!
Reviewed in France on February 4, 2023
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This book is ABSOLUTELY amazing. I recommend watching the play too! It's so beautiful. And Jodie Comer's talent is on the next level. My package arrived in perfect condition I will be buying more from this seller. Remember to read trigger warnings before buying/reading this book or watching the play it's not for everyone.
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Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars Vale la pena muchísimo la lectura
Reviewed in Spain on September 27, 2022
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Tuve la suerte de ver la obra en Londres.
El guíon es impecable. Difícil por momentos debido a la temática.
Lo recomiendo.
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Mr. Noel Connors
5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2024
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Very interesting look at how a woman is treated in court when she is a victim of rape. She is put on trial when her abuser can sit and say nothing. She is made relive the abuse and is questioned and humiliated. What’s the answer?
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