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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
Heartbreaking, poignant and based on a true story.
The kidnapping of Sally Horner and her subsequent ordeal at the hands of Frank LaSalle were the basis for Lolita. Unlike Lolita this resonates with a powerful heart wrenching truth.
The kidnapping of Sally Horner and her subsequent ordeal at the hands of Frank LaSalle were the basis for Lolita. Unlike Lolita this resonates with a powerful heart wrenching truth.
4⭐
Genre ~ fiction based on a true crime
Setting ~ New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, California ~ (1948 - 1952
Publication date ~ August 7, 2018
Page Count ~351
Audio length ~ 10 hours 34 minutes
Narrator ~ Thérèse Plummer
POV ~ multiple 3rd
Featuring ~ kidnapping, r@pe
Read this one a while ago and it's still my #1 recommendation when someone asks for a book in the true crime category. It's really a heartbreaking story and hurt my mama heart from beginning to the unbelievably sad ending.
Sally Horner is kidnapped by a dirty old man named Frank LaSalle.
We get the following POV's while Sally is gone:
Ella ~ Sally's mom
Susan ~ Ella's daughter
Vivi ~ Sally's 'friend'
Al ~ Susan's husband
Sister Mary Catherine ~ teacher in Maryland
Sammy ~ housing Sally & Frank, no knowing the true story
Ruth ~ lady in Texas that befriends Sally
Police Chief John Darling
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
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Genre ~ fiction based on a true crime
Setting ~ New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, California ~ (1948 - 1952
Publication date ~ August 7, 2018
Page Count ~351
Audio length ~ 10 hours 34 minutes
Narrator ~ Thérèse Plummer
POV ~ multiple 3rd
Featuring ~ kidnapping, r@pe
Read this one a while ago and it's still my #1 recommendation when someone asks for a book in the true crime category. It's really a heartbreaking story and hurt my mama heart from beginning to the unbelievably sad ending.
Sally Horner is kidnapped by a dirty old man named Frank LaSalle.
We get the following POV's while Sally is gone:
Ella ~ Sally's mom
Susan ~ Ella's daughter
Vivi ~ Sally's 'friend'
Al ~ Susan's husband
Sister Mary Catherine ~ teacher in Maryland
Sammy ~ housing Sally & Frank, no knowing the true story
Ruth ~ lady in Texas that befriends Sally
Police Chief John Darling
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
A must-read for any true crime or mystery fans. I hadn’t heard of this story before, and the author brings it to life so realistically (which is a double-edged sword).
This book was heavy. It was tough to read and realize that this was based on a true story. First, I love the way Greenwood takes real life events that are tough to comprehend and humanizes them for the rest of us. She gives a voice to people involved, through fiction.
At times, this book reminded me of All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (which is entirely a work of fiction). This was likely because of the multiple point of views on each chapter as well as the relationship between and older man and a young girl (although that book had an entirely different relationship). But the feeling was similar reading it.
Overall this was very well written and a great read, just heavy.
At times, this book reminded me of All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (which is entirely a work of fiction). This was likely because of the multiple point of views on each chapter as well as the relationship between and older man and a young girl (although that book had an entirely different relationship). But the feeling was similar reading it.
Overall this was very well written and a great read, just heavy.
It's hard to describe the emotions that you go through while reading this. There is anger, hope and sadness. The author was sensitive to the subject matter so there is no overly graphic descriptions. I liked that it showed not only how it affected the girl but what her family, community and those she encountered during her 2 years in captivity went through as well. It was an honest portrayal of the confusion and mixed emotions that a kidnap victim goes through.
While it‘s perhaps not the best phrase to use, I thoroughly enjoyed this book— I read the entire thing in 4 hours. It is incredibly heartbreaking while at the same time being completely captivating and keeps you totally invested in the story. I loved the different points of view, even though it was frustrating how slowly and inefficiently everyone moved to help her. I couldn’t put it down!
I won this book for free from Goodreads Giveaways. Thank you to Goodreads, the author and publisher for a copy. As always, an honest review.
Rust & Stardust was very loosely based on the real life kidnapping of Sally Horner in the late 1940s. Her story is also the inspiration for the book Lolita. The author took her story and imagined what might have happened in her day to day life while she was kidnapped. Sally was held for several years. I enjoyed the fictionalized version of what her life experiences might have been. Initially I didn't realize the story was based on a real girl. I enjoyed it before and after learning this fact.
The storytelling is beautiful, haunting, and absolutely captivating. For a book about such a horrible topic, I couldn't put it down. The author eludes to Sally's terrible experiences, but doesn't go into great detail which I appreciated. We learn more about Sally's emotional state than anything else. Also each chapter alternates with different characters' points of view, so we see the impact her disappearance has on her family as well.
The only part that frustrated me was the adults who were to scared or too unsure to help Sally. It was a different time and a different era but still frustrating none the less. Also, there are mentions of kidnapping and sexual assault. It wasn't graphic by any means, and most of the story wasn't about that. But I still wanted to mention it.
I was captivated by the writing right from the beginning all the way to the very last sentence. I highly recommend reading this amazing book.
Rust & Stardust was very loosely based on the real life kidnapping of Sally Horner in the late 1940s. Her story is also the inspiration for the book Lolita. The author took her story and imagined what might have happened in her day to day life while she was kidnapped. Sally was held for several years. I enjoyed the fictionalized version of what her life experiences might have been. Initially I didn't realize the story was based on a real girl. I enjoyed it before and after learning this fact.
The storytelling is beautiful, haunting, and absolutely captivating. For a book about such a horrible topic, I couldn't put it down. The author eludes to Sally's terrible experiences, but doesn't go into great detail which I appreciated. We learn more about Sally's emotional state than anything else. Also each chapter alternates with different characters' points of view, so we see the impact her disappearance has on her family as well.
The only part that frustrated me was the adults who were to scared or too unsure to help Sally. It was a different time and a different era but still frustrating none the less. Also, there are mentions of kidnapping and sexual assault. It wasn't graphic by any means, and most of the story wasn't about that. But I still wanted to mention it.
I was captivated by the writing right from the beginning all the way to the very last sentence. I highly recommend reading this amazing book.