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jgurniak's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this would be another kidnapping novel where the victims escape and nothing really happens. I read this because my sister highly recommended this author to me and you know what? I loved it! If you, like me, have read enough kidnapping novels to turn you off from them forever then I recommend that you make an exception for this one!
pata's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
rellimreads's review against another edition
2.0
An odd "re-release" of the book. Originally written in 1966, the attempt to "update" it with things like cell phones fell flat when the plot hinged on the necessity of things like pay phones, slow news cycle, no answering machines, etc. They should have left it alone and it could be appreciated for the time period in which it was set.
witpip's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book 20 years ago and forgot about it. It popped up on another app as a recommendation.
I can’t believe I forgot about this book!
Its ok for what it is. I remember reading it years ago and being terrified My bus driver was going to kidnap myself and fellow riders.
I can’t believe I forgot about this book!
Its ok for what it is. I remember reading it years ago and being terrified My bus driver was going to kidnap myself and fellow riders.
raequigley's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book today, after 10 years of it not crossing my mind, and I was instantly transported back to a simpler time when my grandparents would pass off books to me that they weren't interested in. I really loved this book. The minute I looked at the cover, even after all these years, I remembered everything about it. The story had fascinated and scared me at the time, and I feel like I was satisfied by the ending. This makes me want to read it all over again.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, I love the writing style of this short novel for teens written back in the 60's. "What would Mother say," etc. ha!
tdumatrait's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. The book moved a bit slow for me. It was definitely slower than other Duncan books I have read.