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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
This started so promising, was quite dull in the middle and ended so meh. Her change of feeling towards her kidnapper was totally unearned, and was so gross to listen to. This book has been around for awhile at this point, and looking at older reviews makes it seem like there was a lot of hype around this book when it came out, and I really don't get it.
This book was INCREDIBLY poorly written, with excessive (and boring) imagery, and an underlying theme of Stockholm syndrome the entire time. I honestly cannot see how anybody could enjoy this book.
Finally a book where a character is kidnapped/stalked and doesn't fall in love with their kidnapper/stalker. Sure, Gemma suffers from Stockholm Syndrome, but that's better than some other characters (*cough*Nora Grey*cough*).
Gemma's kidnapping is a bit hard to swallow, and Ty's source of money is a bit shady, but I think these aspects were glossed over to get to the real point of the story- Gemma suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. I suppose it helps the reader to empathise with Gemma because Ty is described as being very attractive in a rather stereotypical, media-fed way. He's tall, has blue eyes, is tan and strong. Gemma is attracted to him, and I suppose us, the readers, are meant to be, despite Gemma's subsequent ordeal.
Towards the end, I was really hoping this wasn't going to turn into a and-then-they-fell-in-love type of book, but Christopher cleverly avoided this path. Gemma knew what was happening to her, she admitted it, and I imagine she was able to slowly move on.
I can easily see this being made into a movie. It was definitely written, in my mind, with that intention.
Gemma's kidnapping is a bit hard to swallow, and Ty's source of money is a bit shady, but I think these aspects were glossed over to get to the real point of the story- Gemma suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. I suppose it helps the reader to empathise with Gemma because Ty is described as being very attractive in a rather stereotypical, media-fed way. He's tall, has blue eyes, is tan and strong. Gemma is attracted to him, and I suppose us, the readers, are meant to be, despite Gemma's subsequent ordeal.
Towards the end, I was really hoping this wasn't going to turn into a and-then-they-fell-in-love type of book, but Christopher cleverly avoided this path. Gemma knew what was happening to her, she admitted it, and I imagine she was able to slowly move on.
I can easily see this being made into a movie. It was definitely written, in my mind, with that intention.
2.5/5 stars
Really strong ending piece where the psycological trauma all came together, but this book was at times as barren and empty as the setting it took place in.
Really strong ending piece where the psycological trauma all came together, but this book was at times as barren and empty as the setting it took place in.
Necesito dejar de leer libros que me destrozan emocionalmente
I'd give this book a 3.5.
The premise totally got me. The story of a girl's captivity when her stalker kidnaps her and takes her out to the Australian desert-- written as a letter to her captor. But it wasn't as good as it could've been.
While the story isn't scary, it does a good job of instilling the sense of desolation in you. I was frustrated from the very beginning because her situation just seems completely hopeless. The feelings and emotions she describes sound honest and reasonable. I felt like Gemma was a believable character who does everything possible to improve her situation.
Because of the nature of the book, it dragged on a bit. I was always tense, waiting for something to happen, but the major meat of the story is in the very beginning and the end. I think what really carries this book is the writing and the depth with which she describes her emotions.
I will say that I didn't have an inkling of how it was going to end until it happened, so it was a pleasant, intriguing read, but it wasn't crazy good. I wouldn't recommend it.
The premise totally got me. The story of a girl's captivity when her stalker kidnaps her and takes her out to the Australian desert-- written as a letter to her captor. But it wasn't as good as it could've been.
While the story isn't scary, it does a good job of instilling the sense of desolation in you. I was frustrated from the very beginning because her situation just seems completely hopeless. The feelings and emotions she describes sound honest and reasonable. I felt like Gemma was a believable character who does everything possible to improve her situation.
Because of the nature of the book, it dragged on a bit. I was always tense, waiting for something to happen, but the major meat of the story is in the very beginning and the end. I think what really carries this book is the writing and the depth with which she describes her emotions.
I will say that I didn't have an inkling of how it was going to end until it happened, so it was a pleasant, intriguing read, but it wasn't crazy good. I wouldn't recommend it.
I’m a bit torn on this book.
It was okay, but nothing super special.
It was okay, but nothing super special.
The book was ok. I thought it had a great message but was just not for me.
Stockholm then up until now. Will do a review. ( 2020)
https://thequeenreads.wordpress.com/2020/07/31/the-queens-book-talk-stolen-by-lucy-christopher/
https://thequeenreads.wordpress.com/2020/07/31/the-queens-book-talk-stolen-by-lucy-christopher/