Monday, January 17, 2011

Taken by Chris Jordan

 

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A psychological thriller that my husband and a cousin have both recommended to me recently. The novel is a psychologically disturbing thriller about just how far a parent will go for their child.

The protagonist Kate Bickford is a young widow with one son Tomas whose world falls apart when he is abducted. The problem is that the kidnapper Captain Stephen Cutter, whom the reader knows all about, does not consider that he is one! Intriguingly he considers that kidnappers are vile monsters. He sees his taking of Tomas as entirely different, because to save his own son he has to do so.

Kate is determined to retrieve her son safely and goes to amazing lengths to do so in this heart wrenching story. The young mother appears to willingly do what ever she is told and pay any price. As you take this terrifying fast paced journey with her, the safety of Tomas is uppermost in ones mind. Especially if you are a parent you will soon find yourself questioning, I think just how far you would personally go to save your child.  Are you brave enough to act yourself, or would you be satisfied to leave it in the hands of the authorities?

Although this is not my favourite genre, it was a good read, so if this type of story appeals to you then it is definitely worth reading.  Please note though that this book has nothing at all to do with the film of the same name released in 2008, just the same theme of abduction.

Rod PhilbrickChris Jordan

This is the first novel written by Chris Jordan, who is actually the author Rodman Philbrick. A veteran author who decided to have a go at narrating a novel as a woman. I did not know this until after reading the novel and personally think he did it well.

You can learn more about the author and his writing by visiting his official website. 

13 comments:

  1. Nice review.. I like reading fiction.. Will surely try to look for it in the library!

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  2. That sounds really good. The kind of book that I wouldn't be able to put down...but I find reading psychological thrillers tricky. They haunt me for aaaages afterwards. Do you find that?

    Oh, by the way, I had my book group this evening and we're reading one of the books I heard about from you!! - the marriage bureau one for arranged marriages....

    Sarahx

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  3. I might pick up this book.I guess the theme is not new,but i am interested in knowing how it has been tackled.

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  4. Jyoti@ Thankyou and welcome. It is definitely worth looking for Taken in your local library.

    Sarah@ Exactly they do haunt one for ages, probably why it is not my favourite genre. Sent you a message about other point.

    Bedazzled@ - It is interesting because the kidnapper does not see he has done anything wrong!

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  5. Hmmm. Sounds interesting, but not really my kind of thing. I don't really enjoy books with a lot of suspense - I'm wound up enough as it is!

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  6. Hello LindaLouMac ~ I just wanted to thank you for stopping by to visit my blog and for your sweet comments. I thought I would return the favor and visit yours, as well! ~ I love that you live in Italy! I have a great desire to visit there someday! Blessings ~ Becky

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  7. I love psychological thrillers even though they give me nightmares. LOL

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  8. Well, I've ordered the marriage bureau book. It's strange to think that I would probably not have heard of it if I hadn't read your blog. I love thinking of the influence blogs have like that. Such a happy thing. :-)

    Sarahx

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  9. Talli@ I do not think this is one for you then!

    Becky@ Thankyou for calling by and commenting, it is appreciated. Maybe reading News From Italy will encourage you even more to visit Italy.

    EmptyNester@ I would not want to be the reason you had nightmares, but as a parent this does make for interesting reading.

    Sarah@ I hope it goes down well with the Bookgroup. I am thrilled that reading my blog led you to choose this title!

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  10. Hmmm, sounds to be an interesting book. I can read a book as long as it is not gory. I'd like it to be fast-paced, like every chapter must take me to the edge of my seat. Has this been made to a film, Lindy? The title sounds familiar. :)

    Hope you are having a good weekend! :)

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  11. Len@ yes the title is the same as a film but this book has nothing at all to do with the film of the same name released in 2008, just the same theme of abduction.

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  12. Looks like a fast paced novel.. the first thing that came to my mind was the movie Taken (Liam neeson).. thanks for that note.. nice review

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  13. Hema@ Exactly what I thought at first which is why I mentioned that it is a different story! Thankyou for calling by and commenting.

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