Stolen

By: Lucy Christopher

Narrated by: Emily Gray

Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

This stunning debut novel from Australian author Lucy Christopher generated considerable buzz for its nonstop suspense and breathtaking imagery. Sixteen-year-old Gemma is on a layover at Bangkok Airport, headed to Vietnam with her parents. Then the vaguely familiar Ty drugs Gemma’s drink and steals her away. Her head swirling in confusion, Gemma soon finds herself fighting to survive in the unforgiving Outback.

©2010 Lucy Christopher (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

Captivating!

Hands down, this is the best audiobook I've listened to so far. Not only is the storyline captivating, but the choice of readers is outstanding...brings this story to life!

Beautifully Confusing

I've cried and ached right along with Gemma, totally immersed in the beautiful and ugly world lain before the reader. Lucy Christopher has an amazing talent of sucking you in and keeping hold until the last words are spoken.

Good book

I enjoyed this book will read it again the kidnapping is a bit weak and you can find fault but I loved this story set in the Australian outback and 3-4 weeks after reading this book Im still thinking about it:-))

Worth repeating!

I bought this book this little knowledge of the story. I loved the story and the way it was told and the performance so much that a year later I listen to it all over again. As I finish this book for the second time I was still sad to see the characters go…I will be looking for more Lucy Christopher books!

what...the...heck

three words..
Only.
White
People.

I'm sorry. What?
You do all of that to me and the I....no.
no. no.
This is clearly a Caucasian problem.

Words cannot describe...

This is one of my favorite books of all time and hearing it narrated is a dream come true and not to forget the way she pronounces "too"

Poignant and Beautiful

This story made me incredibly sad, not for her but for Ty, all he ever wanted was to be loved and I get that. This is the second time I've listen to this book. The first was in high school when I had to read 7 books for some stupid project but being Dyslexic and ADHD that just wasn't going to happen. Back then I listened to it half heartily just enough to write a review and move onto the next book but this time it was like I was Gemma I could feel the heat beating down, the dry arrid land, the loneliness of it all. But I didn't feel her fear, from the word go it was obvious that Ty loved her beyond everything else, I don't like the normal romantic clap trap but this was different, subtle and not full of cliches. I don't want to give anything away because it has to be listened to. But I'm definitely going to listen to it again at some point as I listened to the whole thing in 2 nights and just couldn't turn it off. Emily Gray narrates it beautifully she definitely adds a lot to the book. I recommend it 100%

A Very, Very Good Listen!

Talk about a wonderful surprise! Stolen is about the abduction of a young girl and more. . . it is about truth and lies, relationships, right and wrong, love and hate, compassion and disregard for the feelings of others. What is most interesting is that the abductee and abductor are both telling lies and truths, doing what is right and yet also doing what is wrong, hating while learning to love, and feeling empathy and compassion all while having disdain and disregard for the other.

It is a great story, well narrated and certainly worth your time. I do think that women are more likely to relate to the story than men, but it may be that many men will like the book too.

Take a chance. Listen!

Dark & Thrilling

This marks the first fictional audiobook that I have ever listened to! And it is quite an enjoyable experience! Although I probably would have read this book in one evening, listening to it for the last few weeks has really brightened those slow hours at work. At first the slowness of listening frustrated me as Christopher’s novel is certainly a gripping story! But as I grew accustomed to letting my ears paint the pictures, I started really looking forward to those quieter moments when I could listen to it. The audio version is narrated by one woman, who has a pleasant voice to listen to. The novel’s format is that of a long letter from the abducted sixteen year old, Gemma, to her captor, Ty. Listening to the “you” makes this a bit startling at first to listen to, but it really makes it easier to identify with the villain, too. The narrator’s gruffer voice for male voice and higher one for the other women is a bit startling at first, but even when handling the different accents the narration is clear and easy to listen to and never distracting.

The storyline itself is dark for the YA market - definitely targeted towards the older end with its swearing, drinking and the overall abduction premise. The perspective and overall style of the book really sets it apart from other kidnapping stories. The book also offers a fascinating insight into Stockholm Syndrome - though at times the sympathy for the villain is over-emphasized. Still, it has a ring of authenticity to it. But, it definitely romanticizes being kidnapped - another reason why this is more appropriate for older teens and adults. It’s an emotional story - evoking tears and some genuine chills.

Nicely written episolary

There aren't a lot of books that pull off writing in the second person, but Lucy Christopher does a reasonably good job of it. Surprisingly good, actually. It was an enjoyable book. Even at times when the symbolism was a touch heavy-handed, I didn't really mind because the author has a talent for scene setting, and doesn't belabor her metaphors. She managed to maintain some degree of suspense up through the end, and pulled off a risky style, so kudos to her. The synopsis of her other book sounds horrifyingly trite, but this one is worth a listen.