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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
This is the kind of book that you can devour in one sitting. It really messes with your head and helps you understand what it feels like to experience stockholm syndrome.
The book was the type where you get so attached to the main character’s emotions that you start to feel them too. When she hated Ty I hated Ty. When she loved Ty I loved Ty.
“The light’s coming from within you, too, you said. You’re glowing.”
“The light’s coming from within you, too, you said. You’re glowing.”
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Despite being just outside of a believable reality, I quite enjoyed Stolen. I felt as though both characters acted in believable ways. The only thing that didn't resonate as a possible reality was Ty's background, which was one of those "nothing could be more sad" sort of scenarios.
What I can say is that during Gemma's recovery, I genuinely felt that I had a window into what someone suffering from Stockholm Syndrome would feel. The only person who knew much about what she had been through was Ty, and he had just risked himself mightily for her, despite previous evil doings. The struggle she felt in deciding whether or not to proceed with a legal prosecution rang true.
So yes, kind of a creepy book, but an interesting look in to Stockholm Syndrome.
What I can say is that during Gemma's recovery, I genuinely felt that I had a window into what someone suffering from Stockholm Syndrome would feel. The only person who knew much about what she had been through was Ty, and he had just risked himself mightily for her, despite previous evil doings. The struggle she felt in deciding whether or not to proceed with a legal prosecution rang true.
So yes, kind of a creepy book, but an interesting look in to Stockholm Syndrome.
Very well and creatively written from what I remember; it felt like I was getting Stockholm Syndrome…
Stockholm Syndrome. I knew perfectly well what it was before reading this book. I knew that the narrator of this letter/book would likely end up experiencing it. I looked for the signs of it in her. I never thought to look for the signs of it within myself though. So when I found myself hoping Gemma would just give the poor boy - Ty - a break, I didn't really see what was happening. When I found myself happy she'd done something nice to him, I didn't think anything of it. It was when I actually cried a little over them being seperated that I realised what was going on. That's right, the author gives you Stockholm Syndrome without you even realising it. Impressive, huh?
Not as impressive as the mighty scenery of the Austrailian desert which Gemma is taken to. You could really feel the author putting her heart and soul into the descriptions of the endless red sand and the wildlife and half-dead vegetation. You could picture it clearly. You fall in love with it too, in a way. It seemed so beautiful. Except for the, you know, poisonous snakes and spiders and such. That can be overlooked, right?
Another thing I liked about this book was that you felt everything right along with Gemma. Everything she did made perfect sense, from the escape attempts to the plots, everything she felt you ended up feeling too.
And my feelings about Ty are utterly confused. I loved him. I hated him. He was complex. His character wasn't rushed onto you in one big lump of information, it was drawn out and sad. He was pretty much insane, yet you understood him. Even a month after reading this book, I'm not sure what my feelings are towards him, they're so muddled, which is exactly what Lucy Christopher intends for you to feel with her writing.
My only complaint is that the format - a letter to Ty - with the 'you's and 'your's took some getting used to, but it started feeling right after a while. I'm pretty sure I've actually been writing this review with too many 'you's as an after effect, so yeah.
Honestly, I have a feeling this book will be staying with me in my head for quite some time. It was different, and it was stunning for it.
Not as impressive as the mighty scenery of the Austrailian desert which Gemma is taken to. You could really feel the author putting her heart and soul into the descriptions of the endless red sand and the wildlife and half-dead vegetation. You could picture it clearly. You fall in love with it too, in a way. It seemed so beautiful. Except for the, you know, poisonous snakes and spiders and such. That can be overlooked, right?
Another thing I liked about this book was that you felt everything right along with Gemma. Everything she did made perfect sense, from the escape attempts to the plots, everything she felt you ended up feeling too.
And my feelings about Ty are utterly confused. I loved him. I hated him. He was complex. His character wasn't rushed onto you in one big lump of information, it was drawn out and sad. He was pretty much insane, yet you understood him. Even a month after reading this book, I'm not sure what my feelings are towards him, they're so muddled, which is exactly what Lucy Christopher intends for you to feel with her writing.
My only complaint is that the format - a letter to Ty - with the 'you's and 'your's took some getting used to, but it started feeling right after a while. I'm pretty sure I've actually been writing this review with too many 'you's as an after effect, so yeah.
Honestly, I have a feeling this book will be staying with me in my head for quite some time. It was different, and it was stunning for it.
Did we all read the same book? I was so excited to read this after seeing all the positive reviews, but this book was completely disappointing. It's the same story that has been written over and over again but in a letter format. It is so dull, emotionless, and boring, I don't know what the point of it is. The outback setting was new to me and pretty interesting, but it doesn't redeem the book by any means.
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's been a couple of days since I finished this book and I'm definitely still trying to digest it. Did I like it? I'm not really sure. Did I dislike it? No, I can't say that. Was it an engaging read? Most definitely.
Stolen starts off with a bang. With Gemma getting kidnapped from the airport. But the rest of the story was a little slow and drawn out. But not so much that it didn't keep me interested. The story is told in a letter Gemma, the main character, is writing to her capture. I thought that was a very intriguing was to tell the story.
I still had some mixed feelings after I finished the book. Maybe I still have mixed feelings. Don't get me wrong though, the writing was great. But I was so torn between wanting Gemma to escape and wanting her to stay with Ty. That made it a big confusing mess for me.
This book definitely made me think. While the ending left me a bit unsatisfied, I can't think of any other way it could have ended. I still really recommend this book. Read it and decide for yourself!
Stolen starts off with a bang. With Gemma getting kidnapped from the airport. But the rest of the story was a little slow and drawn out. But not so much that it didn't keep me interested. The story is told in a letter Gemma, the main character, is writing to her capture. I thought that was a very intriguing was to tell the story.
I still had some mixed feelings after I finished the book. Maybe I still have mixed feelings. Don't get me wrong though, the writing was great. But I was so torn between wanting Gemma to escape and wanting her to stay with Ty. That made it a big confusing mess for me.
This book definitely made me think. While the ending left me a bit unsatisfied, I can't think of any other way it could have ended. I still really recommend this book. Read it and decide for yourself!
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes