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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
At first, I wasn't impressed with Stolen. It seemed a bit contrived - a bit too much like Fowles' Collector. Toward the end though, I appreciated Christopher's development of character - especially the reason why Gemma wrote Ty the letter. I wouldn't read it again, but I'd definitely check into her other works.
Finished the book in one sitting...definitely a different read then what I am used to, but that's NOT a bad thing.
unlike MOST, if not ALL, Stockholm syndrome books I have read, this one I feel was a bit more true to what really goes on with Stockholm syndrome in real life.
what I liked:
-loved the setting of the book and how it was intricately worked into the story.
-loved Ty and Gemma.
-Gemma was a strong character and kept true to herself the entire time.
what I didn't like:
-Although Ty was adorable- he was WAY too odd for me to proclaim his as a 'book boyfriend'.
-I also wished there was an epilogue explaining
Overall, it was a good quick read!
unlike MOST, if not ALL, Stockholm syndrome books I have read, this one I feel was a bit more true to what really goes on with Stockholm syndrome in real life.
Spoiler
There isn't always the happy ending where the person being kidnapped falls desperately in love with their captor and ends up with them. This book was true to the conflicting emotions I am sure the kidnapped person feels. Gemma KNEW, even at the end, what Ty did was wrong. Of course I always love the happily ever after in most of the books, but. I really did like how Gemma was able to step out of emotions she was feeling and realize that yes, Ty and her did connect towards the end, but that does not change the fact that he did stalk and kidnap her.what I liked:
-loved the setting of the book and how it was intricately worked into the story.
-loved Ty and Gemma.
-Gemma was a strong character and kept true to herself the entire time.
what I didn't like:
-Although Ty was adorable- he was WAY too odd for me to proclaim his as a 'book boyfriend'.
-I also wished there was an epilogue explaining
Spoiler
what happened AFTER the trial...her emotions and his sentencingOverall, it was a good quick read!
I was so bored reading this. It felt very repetitive.
I was avoiding reading this because I thought it would be intense. It is. I had to read it in hunks. It was impossible for me to read for long uninterrupted sittings. The writing was first person, writing to her captor. I was almost yelling at the character... don't talk to him, don't fall for him, keep your distance. Incredible twists and psychological tension.
beautifully written - i could easily imagine the landscape and feel every bit of frustration that gemma had, as well as identifying with her stockholm syndrome. i thought it was a unique story and it kept me interested as to how it would end. i'd definitely read another lucy christopher novel.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
I was drawn into the story from the very first sentence, "You saw me before I saw you." The writing style was different from a lot of the young adult novels I've read lately. More stylized and sure of itself. While this book is considered "young adult" I think the material is rather mature. As I was reading, I was of two minds. I wanted two different endings and, somehow, I think the author delivered.
I loved this book! The conflicted emotions I felt toward Ty and Gemmas relationship kept me interested and held my attention until the last page. I can't help rooting for Ty at some points like when they gaze at the stars together and I feel like I'm reading a rromance novel, not one about a kidnapping. At the same time his obsession and duel personalities can be chilling and frightening. All in all Christopher captures a story of a twisted love which draws her audience in and allows us to connect emotionaly to her characters and delivers a page turner that is romantic yet twisted.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An interesting take on a young girl taken from and airport and held captive. I liked that it was told as a letter and found it very easy to read. It has me curious enough to read the second book and see how the story concludes.
It took a while for me to get into Stolen. In fact there were a few times when I considered not finishing it. At the beginning the plot moved slowly with a lot of descriptions and inner monologues that I didn't find particularly interesting. However, when I was about halfway through I started getting into it more, really getting to know and like the characters. As the plot continually picked up my interest grew and by the end I was dying to know what was going to happen.