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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
So many mixed feelings about this novel! The beginning really hooked me but the middle of this book seemed to go on forever. The final 100 pages or so were heart racing and I couldn't keep from biting my nails. In the end I would definitely encourage others to read this book!
Well, i didn't like it. I heard of this book on Booktube and I was honestly interested but when I read it, I just couldn't get myself to like it. I low key liked the ending but it was boring and tasteless. I felt no feel for any character, the plot was as dry as the setting of the book and it was stupid.
Easy 5 stars, I loved this book it made me a little sad but overall it was amazing, full review later.
loved it- the writing was done in a way where i surprised myself because of how bad i wanted ty and gemma to be together. the ending was disappointing for me, but i didn’t expect anything less. i think it could have been longer, the ending seemed a bit rushed.
Gemma is a normal young girl goes to school, struggles to fit well with her peers, and doubting her parent's love. Soon her entire life is turned upside down and finds herself abducted from the Bangkok airport by a man she knows, but can't remember why. He is young and striking, coercing her into drinking a coffee he purchased and spiked for her. She wakes up and finds herself in the middle of nowhere, in a dry, hot desert with her capture. As she struggles through trying to understand who he is and why he chose her, she also finds more about herself along the journey.
Gemma's story is told through her eyes in a letter to her abductor, experiencing the moments of confused emotions, fear, and hope. This was a great read, that only took a short time to get through. A great rainy day book. I give this a four star review for the readability and the author's skill at enticing our minds to live with her capture for those weeks.
Gemma's story is told through her eyes in a letter to her abductor, experiencing the moments of confused emotions, fear, and hope. This was a great read, that only took a short time to get through. A great rainy day book. I give this a four star review for the readability and the author's skill at enticing our minds to live with her capture for those weeks.
Pensé que este libro me iba a encantar. El año pasado leí Room de Emma Donoghue y es uno de los libros que más he disfrutado y que más me conmovió; por la descripción, pensé que Stolen sería similar y me decepcionó bastante.
Aunque la premisa es muy interesante, la carta para su captor de una chica que fue robada de un aeropuerto, me pareció mal logrado. Para empezar, toda la situación del robo se me hizo muy poco creíble. ¿Nadie en dos aeropuertos internacionales sospechó de un hombre con una jovencita (a todas luces ebria o drogada) usando peluca y lentes oscuros? Tampoco me pareció realista el personaje de Ty, si tiene tanta aversión a las personas el trabajar como acompañante no sé si sea viable. Y finalmente, Gemma... todos los sentimientos que plasma al final de su carta, todo lo que ella jura que no es Síndrome de Estocolmo... ¿hubiera experimentado lo mismo si Ty fuera un gordo cuarentón en lugar de un guapo hombre joven?
Otra cosa que no me gustó es el formato epistolar. Al ser una carta, todo está escrito desde el punto de vista de Gemma y me hubiera parecido más interesante tener insights de Ty y tal vez de alguien en casa, el mismo Josh o Anna, porque al leer todo desde una perspectiva, es un poco monótono.
Realmente no me gustó.
Aunque la premisa es muy interesante, la carta para su captor de una chica que fue robada de un aeropuerto, me pareció mal logrado. Para empezar, toda la situación del robo se me hizo muy poco creíble. ¿Nadie en dos aeropuertos internacionales sospechó de un hombre con una jovencita (a todas luces ebria o drogada) usando peluca y lentes oscuros? Tampoco me pareció realista el personaje de Ty, si tiene tanta aversión a las personas el trabajar como acompañante no sé si sea viable. Y finalmente, Gemma... todos los sentimientos que plasma al final de su carta, todo lo que ella jura que no es Síndrome de Estocolmo... ¿hubiera experimentado lo mismo si Ty fuera un gordo cuarentón en lugar de un guapo hombre joven?
Otra cosa que no me gustó es el formato epistolar. Al ser una carta, todo está escrito desde el punto de vista de Gemma y me hubiera parecido más interesante tener insights de Ty y tal vez de alguien en casa, el mismo Josh o Anna, porque al leer todo desde una perspectiva, es un poco monótono.
Realmente no me gustó.
Well written, but not exactly what I was expecting from the description. Plus, I was hoping for a different ending. I’m curious how the sequel goes, but not sure enough to buy it
Lucy Christopher's talent for imagery has once again transported me to the beautiful land that is wild Australia right along with her. I found myself falling in love with the Great Sandy Desert all over again. I've never felt such an overwhelming mix of emotions after finishing a book.
There's just something intensely captivating about coming to understand Ty's motivation and Gemma's struggle to determine what is happening around her. I’m torn between wanting Gemma to sympathize with and forgive Ty, yet I also can't help but root for her to escape. This story is one that will forever stick with me and have me wondering if I’M the one with Stockholm syndrome..
Cannot wait for the sequel.
There's just something intensely captivating about coming to understand Ty's motivation and Gemma's struggle to determine what is happening around her. I’m torn between wanting Gemma to sympathize with and forgive Ty, yet I also can't help but root for her to escape. This story is one that will forever stick with me and have me wondering if I’M the one with Stockholm syndrome..
Cannot wait for the sequel.
Really liked the book. I would love to see a sequel, maybe written from Ty's perspective. I really liked the style it was written in. It made Gemma seem close and felt like I was a part of her journey. I kinda wished that it ended differently, but overall loved the book.