"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." Franz Kafka
For any author who would like his/her book to be reviewed, contact me. Poetry books too are solicited for reviewing. However, there are some genres I tend to avoid. Feel free to ask me.
gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
I must mention here that I read at my own pace and depending on my mood. Don't ask me to hurry.
"I doubt if he abducted her."
"Well, if he's not upstairs in his room, we may have a problem."
Title: The Abduction
ISBN: 978-0525425571
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile/2011
Pages: 256
I used to read a lot of John Grisham. The Pelican Brief is one of my favourite novels. The Abduction was sent to me by the publisher. I was happy to receive it. But when I saw it has a teenage detective, I had my misgivings. But when I started it, I changed my mind. I am way older than the intended readership for this novel.
Theodore Boone's friend April disappears. She has a dysfunctional family and her only friend is, Theo. The police is clueless. Theo, along with his friends and an Uncle, who is the black sheep of the family, searches for her. He has a good legal knowledge (His parents are lawyers) and also has wonderful investigative skills.
This is a very enjoyable read, not too complex but keeps our interest intact till the end. It has good pace, and any adult reader too will like it. I found Theodore very knowledgeable, he hates going to school but goes nevertheless. He likes to be present in the court. This is not an blood and gore type of mystery, considering the teenage readers. That is what I liked about it. But then, John Grisham does not disappoint.
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22 comments:
I am a John Grisham fan and was exicted to read his YA series. I've got this one on my stacks.
That teaser is so funny!!
Here is mine
I haven't read any of his YA books as yet. This one sounds good.
Er...uh oh! Not good!
I haven't read any Grisham in a long while. Maybe I need to pick one of them back up again.
My Teaser is HERE
I used to read John Grisham all the time haven't in a while this sounds interesting though.
My Teasers
It's been a long time since I've read any Grisham. This looks good though. I'm really starting to get into the teen detective novels. They seem to have more plot -- they have to there can't be as much sex & violence ;)
My teaser this week is from ‘Deep Trouble’ by Mary Connealy.
I love you teaser!
Here's mine:
http://50yearproject.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/teaser-tuesday-aug-16/
OOOO that's intriguing...if he's not in his room, then where is he?
Stop on buy for a special Teaser/Giveaway! And while your there winning that book why not win a copy of Bloodlines by Richelle Mead!
I didn't know he did YA. I'll have to check it out!
I love Grisham! Thanks for the tease.
Here's mine - House Millar - TT
this actually sounds pretty good. I've never read John Grisham but I may check it out.
TRISH
Here's my Teaser Tuesday Post
Fun teaser.
My TT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesdays-how-to-love-an-american-man.html
I'm eager to read this one too.
Here's mine: Quirky Girls Read
Interesting teaser! Here's mine: http://christinerains-writer.blogspot.com/
I didn't realize John Grisham wrote YA. I'll have to introduce hime to my daughter ;o). Great teaser!
That's a great teaser.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday_16.html
I bet this is gripping!
I've never read anything by John Grisham, but I've heard good things about this one. I have a feeling it's going on my TBR list. Thanks for the teaser and review!
Good teaser! I have only read a couple of John Grisham's books.
http://itstimetoreadmamaw.blogspot.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday-by-mizb-of-should-be.html
I love John Grisham and sadly, had no idea he wrote anything YA. I will have to check this book out.
Here's my TT
Kristin @ <a href="http://www.angelsdemonsandvampires.com>Better Read Than Dead</a>
I came from Cym Lowell's Book Review Party Wednesday (BRPW).
I am not a John Grisham reader. Not my genre. However yor review convinced me that I ought to try John Grisham. Starting with this book in particular... thanks for sharing your views! :)
Cherry Mischievous
www.cherrymischievous.com
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