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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Muy buen libro, tiene una narrativa un tanto tediosa pero la historia es muy buena, logra mantenerte muy centrado en ella, me gusta la forma en la que logran sumergirte en la mente de la protagonista y realmente empatizar, sentir y comprender por lo que está pasando. Me ha gustado mucho, realmente disfruté la lectura de este libro.
A very strange book about a girl that was stolen from a airport and smuggled to Australia. The first two hundred pages were so-so, the last 100 pages were great!!!
Slow. Piqué my interest quickly and keep it by giving me SOMETHING to keep me intrigued.
I enjoyed this book. The only issue I had was the ending. I wish it continued on to explain more of Gemma and Ty’s story.
Strange as it sounds, I never wanted it to end!
I love psychology, and the theories behind Stockholm's Syndrome fascinate me, however, SO MANY PEOPLE loved and recommended this book to me since I shelved a copy in 2010 that I was wary to try.
Could a book about a kidnapped girl and her kidnapper really mean so much to so many people? How in the world could that be?!
I suppose it's because, like Gemma, the Stolen One, the reader begins to fall prey, (or simply fall?) for the kidnapper, Ty, along the way. Like a trick of the light, or a sense of deja vu, the way in which I began to cherish the wild descriptions of the Australian Bush and Ty's lonely, vivid personality were subtle and sharp in pairs.
Occasionally I would feel physically ill, grimacing or grinding my teeth when I thought of what had happened to young Gemma, how her life was being manipulated, and at other times I felt a need to ship the odd couple and experience a true Gemma-Ty love story.
Absolutely one of the most fantastic thriller/psych/contemp novels I've ever read... er, listened to.
Audio Review:
I adored this narrator; she never once slipped in her multiple accents, each falling easily from her lips, allowing her voice to inhabit Londoner Gemma, Australian Ty, and British Mum. She narrated perfectly, and I was entranced by both the story and the tones that only enhanced the plot.
I love psychology, and the theories behind Stockholm's Syndrome fascinate me, however, SO MANY PEOPLE loved and recommended this book to me since I shelved a copy in 2010 that I was wary to try.
Could a book about a kidnapped girl and her kidnapper really mean so much to so many people? How in the world could that be?!
I suppose it's because, like Gemma, the Stolen One, the reader begins to fall prey, (or simply fall?) for the kidnapper, Ty, along the way. Like a trick of the light, or a sense of deja vu, the way in which I began to cherish the wild descriptions of the Australian Bush and Ty's lonely, vivid personality were subtle and sharp in pairs.
Occasionally I would feel physically ill, grimacing or grinding my teeth when I thought of what had happened to young Gemma, how her life was being manipulated, and at other times I felt a need to ship the odd couple and experience a true Gemma-Ty love story.
Absolutely one of the most fantastic thriller/psych/contemp novels I've ever read... er, listened to.
Audio Review:
I adored this narrator; she never once slipped in her multiple accents, each falling easily from her lips, allowing her voice to inhabit Londoner Gemma, Australian Ty, and British Mum. She narrated perfectly, and I was entranced by both the story and the tones that only enhanced the plot.
Gemma is in an airport in Bangkok on her way to Vietnam with her family when she's abducted. Her abductor-Ty- has watched her for years without her knowledge and when he finds an opportunity, he takes it. Gemma's uncertain about what happened at first, but realizes Ty took her to Australia and the middle of nowhere in one fell swoop. Determined to escape, she tries everything until she realizes he's right. It's impossible. Ty shows her the beauty of the Outback and makes a deal with Gemma. If she agrees to give it a try, he'll take her back. Should she trust that he's telling the truth?
The book is written in first person, but Gemma is writing to Ty to explain how she felt about what happened and why she has to do what's necessary. She gets bitten by a snake and he has to rush her back to civilization to save her life, getting caught at the same time. She insists it isn't Stockholm Syndrome, but is conflicted about what to do. Not a lot goes on, but still a page-turner. It will appeal more to those who are looking for a good story and won't be bothered by some of the inconsistencies.
The book is written in first person, but Gemma is writing to Ty to explain how she felt about what happened and why she has to do what's necessary. She gets bitten by a snake and he has to rush her back to civilization to save her life, getting caught at the same time. She insists it isn't Stockholm Syndrome, but is conflicted about what to do. Not a lot goes on, but still a page-turner. It will appeal more to those who are looking for a good story and won't be bothered by some of the inconsistencies.
"Stolen" is written as a letter from 16-year-old Gemma to Ty, the man who kidnapped her from a Bangkok airport and took her to the home he built for her in an isolated Australian desert. Gemma gradually grows to understand and even appreciate Ty's motivations. As a reader, it's also hard not to like some things about him, even though you know you shouldn't.
At first this book reminded me of Chevy Stevens "Still Missing", but the only common ground is that they are both kidnapping stories told from a creative perspective. Yes, "Stolen" is twisted, but it's in a nice, almost sweet Twizzler kind of way. It's PG-13 instead of a solid R. I think you'll like it!
At first this book reminded me of Chevy Stevens "Still Missing", but the only common ground is that they are both kidnapping stories told from a creative perspective. Yes, "Stolen" is twisted, but it's in a nice, almost sweet Twizzler kind of way. It's PG-13 instead of a solid R. I think you'll like it!