Stolen in Aussie Readers

Jul 26, 2014 Josie rated it it was amazing

I have no words.....but I'll find some to describe this book to you.
Yesturday afternoon I started reading "Stolen" by Lucy Christopher.I got a text from my sister a month back which read : "Stolen by Lucy Christopher...buy it"
So I did.....It arrived last week.
I devoured 100 pages in one sitting, then took a short break to acknowledge the existence of my partner before he went to work - night shift - then sped through another 100 pages.With 90 pages left to go, I didnt get that early night I want ...more

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Dec 04, 2013 Zoë rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I have always had a fascination with kidnappings. Mostly what fascinates me is how victims cope with their situation to survive and how they can sometimes develop Stockholm Syndrome.

I also enjoyed that it was set in the Australian Desert (Can you feel the Aussie Pride?) and Lucy Christopher perfectly described how harsh but beautiful it can be. I loved that it was written in the form of a long letter and can't imagine it written any other way that would of made it as amazing as it was.

So it was I have always had a fascination with kidnappings. Mostly what fascinates me is how victims cope with their situation to survive and how they can sometimes develop Stockholm Syndrome.

I also enjoyed that it was set in the Australian Desert (Can you feel the Aussie Pride?) and Lucy Christopher perfectly described how harsh but beautiful it can be. I loved that it was written in the form of a long letter and can't imagine it written any other way that would of made it as amazing as it was.

So it was great being able to read this and get a glimpse into Gemma's ordeal in this novel. When taking in account that Gemma is 16 here it really did hit home since my younger sister will be 16 in May and I was myself 16 nearly 5 years ago and still very much remember how vulnerable you can be at that age. For a girl that has lived in a city her life I can understand her actions and her decisions in this novel especially with the environment she was trapped in. She is quite intelligent and strong to me and is one of my favourite characters. I couldn't help but cry with her at her pain and confusion throughout this novel.

Now Ty is a very, very good villain. Reason I say this is because he is able to make you empathise with him and see him as not a villain. There were times when I was reading where I would think to myself "Well his not that bad." and would need to stop and remind myself of what he had done and that no he is not a good person and if he was he would of not kidnapped Gemma and had let her go home. When going back and reading passages I was able to remember how manipulative he was to Gemma, telling her how her parents didn't want her and when he had drugged her that Gemma had wanted to touch him. That is to me what makes him dangerous and what scares me more is that he is very real as there are people out in this world that are like him.

I was very happy with the ending and thought that it was the best way to end the story in my opinion.

I 100% recommend this book if you want to read a good book on kidnapping that looks into Stockholm Syndrome and how to feel absolutely powerless of escape and will be looking out for Lucy Christopher's other novels ...more

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Aug 30, 2010 Jodie rated it it was ok · review of another edition

So I was pretty hyped to pick this up, great premise in a setting that could be dark and ominous. What a let down. Gemma is kidnapped from Bangkok airport by Ty - who turns out has been following her for years, and smuggles her away to the back of beyond in the Sandy Desert of Australia. Lots of scary snakes and creepy spiders - and that is about all. The big problem for me in this book was that I never really felt that Ty was ever going to kill her or really hurt her. Sure - he is a nut bar but ...more

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Nov 06, 2013 Mel Teshco rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

It's been a while since I've read a book from cover to cover, but wow, I could not put this book down. Every page had me wanting to turn the next and then the next, eager to find out more. I won't give away the story, except to say the heroine is kidnapped and taken to the Australian outback where no one else is to be found anywhere near. It's just her...and him. I think I fell in love with the hero before the heroine did, which was weird knowing that he'd literally taken her from everyone and e ...more

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Jul 16, 2010 Rach rated it liked it · review of another edition

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I really did quite like this book, but i felt there was something missing. I dont know what though..I think reading the reviews on goodreads kinda hyped up my expectations.

It had a good storyline, I've always been fascinated by the concept of Stockholm Syndrome. I guess it just shows how much we humans need to be able to relate to another, even if its your kidnapper.

The characterisation was done quite well, particularly Ty. I wish it was done form his perspective because I would love to know w ...more

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Oct 27, 2010 Meg rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this book. Lucy Christopher does an amazing job involving the reader! I recommend if you can get your hands on a copy, Buy it and read it now. You will not regret it :-)

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Jul 14, 2010 Teleatha rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

The best book i've ever read. It wil make you cry, laugh and just get plain angry. ...more

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Jun 18, 2010 Naomi rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I usually read paranormal books so i bought this as a change and i really enjoyed it! It is a girls letter to the man who abducted her. Very compelling indeed!

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