tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post7993423725509358986..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Rachel's Poll Winner: Stolen: A Letter to My Captor by Lucy ChristopherJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-69726522778597774502013-11-03T02:24:42.628+00:002013-11-03T02:24:42.628+00:00Ty sounds totally creepy but I like the sound of G...Ty sounds totally creepy but I like the sound of Gemma - she seems sensible despite being forced into such a conflicted situation. Lovely review :)Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-19265694484706430182013-11-01T04:28:50.540+00:002013-11-01T04:28:50.540+00:00Same here, Keertana. I'm always worried about ...Same here, Keertana. I'm always worried about that when I pick up a book that's been praised so highly. I can't wait to read The Killing Woods, too! We'll have to compare notes. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-61780014424066959332013-11-01T04:05:42.827+00:002013-11-01T04:05:42.827+00:00I'm excited to hear that, Jess, because Jaspri...I'm excited to hear that, Jess, because Jasprit sent me a copy! I love mysteries, so I have high hopes! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-29252170694683770402013-11-01T04:03:43.091+00:002013-11-01T04:03:43.091+00:00I understand your hesitancy, Nick. But rest assure...I understand your hesitancy, Nick. But rest assured this story is wonderful. I'd be interested to see what you thought of it. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-25256706751425454042013-11-01T03:54:33.979+00:002013-11-01T03:54:33.979+00:00Thank you, Celine! There was a lot of tension read...Thank you, Celine! There was a lot of tension reading this because I was worried how everything would work out. Ty is the perfect anti-hero and I couldn't help but love him in the end! Hope you enjoy it! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-70473620255854336952013-10-31T10:54:57.814+00:002013-10-31T10:54:57.814+00:00This is one of my favorite books and I'm so ha...This is one of my favorite books and I'm so happy that you finally read it.:)<br />I know how you felt after reading it - I was so confused, I didn't know should I hate him or feel sorry for him. I'm not so sure about sequel. It would be nice to see what happened later, but this ending is kind of perfect. I love when authors decide to leave things open and you're can't stop thinking about it and guessing about outcome. <br /><br />Great review, Rachel.Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750441600543024341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-62858854925181073882013-10-31T03:35:45.124+00:002013-10-31T03:35:45.124+00:00This is something different compared to the books ...This is something different compared to the books that I usually read. I'm not sure if I would enjoy it but you gave convincing points on your review that made me decide to give this a try. It's really creepy. I mean, with the stalking and stuff. Great review Rachel :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-48678994758832978532013-10-31T03:24:20.368+00:002013-10-31T03:24:20.368+00:00Sounds like an intense read, but I love books like...Sounds like an intense read, but I love books like that. It's fascinating to read about topics that you THINK you have a clear point of view on, and then realize that can be changed or bent.<br />Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-59920426558117560892013-10-30T22:37:05.623+00:002013-10-30T22:37:05.623+00:00Wow, Rachel. This is the type of story I tend to a...Wow, Rachel. This is the type of story I tend to avoid, b/c I feel weird about romanticizing a captor. You've convinced me, though. Stolen is definitely going on my to-read list! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-39840258364413803282013-10-30T22:16:51.259+00:002013-10-30T22:16:51.259+00:00Oh man I felt the same way as you... I was so conf...Oh man I felt the same way as you... I was so conflicted by the end, and then the end came, and I was like, "Wait, no no no!" *all the sads*<br /><br /> I couldn't believe I felt the way I did; in fact, had you asked me before I read it how I would have felt, I would have sworn a completely different opinion! UGH! She definitely accomplished exactly what she was trying to with this! Jessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81260021774765707962013-10-30T20:53:41.588+00:002013-10-30T20:53:41.588+00:00I am like you Rachel I have so many good books in ...I am like you Rachel I have so many good books in the pile and I am tired of them languishing I need to do like you and Jasprit and poll and read them. This sounds amazing and creepyHeidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104713637270144376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-66971988000578784172013-10-30T19:46:22.666+00:002013-10-30T19:46:22.666+00:00I've heard so many wonderful things about this...I've heard so many wonderful things about this book! I had it out from the library once and had trouble getting into it because of the writing style/POV, but I definitely want to give it another chance sometime. I'm glad you connected with it, Rachel.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-18222307604086259802013-10-30T19:16:49.266+00:002013-10-30T19:16:49.266+00:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Rachel! I read i...I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Rachel! I read it after the initial hype as well, but was still blown away. I cannot wait to read The Killing Woods now - I'm sure Christopher will stun yet again!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-53393658252047870372013-10-30T18:46:50.624+00:002013-10-30T18:46:50.624+00:00I'm really glad that both you and Jasprit enjo...I'm really glad that both you and Jasprit enjoyed your poll winning books! Having a poll is such a good idea and I can't wait to see the choices for next month. I just finished reading The Killing Woods by this author and I think you'd really enjoy that one too Rachel!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384805896552240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-38782967281453884382013-10-30T16:00:03.731+00:002013-10-30T16:00:03.731+00:00"There’s something profoundly flattering abou..."There’s something profoundly flattering about another person being obsessed with you. Well, in theory, anyways. In real life it is disturbing." --LOL!!!!! I agree with the last part of this thought. LOL. It's really, really disturbing. Haha. I have never read 2nd person perspective thus far unless I consider Christina's (Christina Reads YA) blog post about her visit to Lebanon, so this'd be interesting. I don't digest these Stockholm syndrome books that well.. they creep me the fuck out, but since you and Christina both enjoyed it, I'm willing to give it a try. Someday :) Gorgeous review, cupcake!Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-28877617903381992672013-10-30T14:40:33.749+00:002013-10-30T14:40:33.749+00:00Uh oh Rachel. It sounds like one of those endings ...Uh oh Rachel. It sounds like one of those endings I'm going to need to know upfront before I wade into the murky waters of this story. I've heard such good things about it, and you obviously loved it even if you're conflicted on the ending itself. And a possible sequel? That has me even more curious! Wonderful review my friend:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-74756073513550666442013-10-30T13:36:42.390+00:002013-10-30T13:36:42.390+00:00STALKER!! Yeah, obsessions are kind of creepy, eve...STALKER!! Yeah, obsessions are kind of creepy, even when it's in a book (IRL, *shudder* and call the cops). I've heard about this book...but haven't brought myself to read it yet.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-86253161757986404492013-10-30T11:29:09.231+00:002013-10-30T11:29:09.231+00:00I've heard so much about this book and Lucy Ch...I've heard so much about this book and Lucy Christopher's writing, Rachel, but it scares me to even try this one out because it seems so intense. But one of these days, I will give it a try.<br />I'm glad that the author did not romanticize the kidnapper. That would have most likely reduced the emotional the impact the book had on you.<br />Lovely review, Rachel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8744028695945541852013-10-30T09:47:09.111+00:002013-10-30T09:47:09.111+00:00Your review makes me want to read Stolen ASAP! I&#...Your review makes me want to read Stolen ASAP! I'm a huge fan of unstable guys and I feel like this story has so much angst which I'm also a huge fan of. Hopefully I find a copy of this book soon! Great review, btw! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14903021148774628252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-80337709979438097792013-10-30T08:57:53.950+00:002013-10-30T08:57:53.950+00:00Ooh okay this one sounds insanely creepy in the se...Ooh okay this one sounds insanely creepy in the sense that it was really gritty and all. So glad that you loved this one! I need to pick this one up sometime soon. <br /><br />Lovely review, Rach! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-24334689530655790632013-10-30T07:56:04.478+00:002013-10-30T07:56:04.478+00:00You have no idea how happy I'm that you enjoye...You have no idea how happy I'm that you enjoyed this one. Stolen was really something else for me and made me feel for some people I never though I would. I agree with you emotions are running wild while reading this one. Great review Rachel :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com