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Gemma

By: Meg Tilly
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Gemma is the story of a child abduction written from two widely divergent points of view: 12 year-old Gemma and Hazen Wook, the 36-year-old man who abducts her. Hazen is a violent pedophile, a sexual obsessive, and Tilly does not white-wash or sanitize his thoughts in any way. This book is scary and not for the faint of heart.©2006 Meg Tilly (P)2006 Meg Tilly Scary Horror

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"Tilly achieves moments of raw beauty and genuine fierceness while sustaining the intensity of an X-rated thriller and driving this harrowing story all the way to the courtroom." ( Booklist)
Powerful Storytelling • Realistic Portrayal • Authentic Child Voice • Emotional Impact • Compelling Narrative

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9 out of 10.I found this gripping, sorrowful story almost hard to listen to at times. Enduring and powerful at others. Only small issue I had was the ending was so abrupt. If it would have ended better I would've given it a 10 out of 10.

Great, sorrowful story

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In the description it states, "Not for the faint of heart" - this is absolutely true. It takes a lot for me to be frightened or "disturbed", but this was definitely disturbing - more so than any other book I've read (or listened to!). Meg Tilly's portrayal of the characters kept it alive, her portrayal of Gemma was heartbreaking. The story itself - extremely disturbing.

I would hope that everyone would have a revulsion to pedophilia, but for those that seriously cannot handle the topic, stay away. While it was a very well-written and well-read book, I doubt I will ever listen to it again.

Disturbing to the extreme...

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Despite the fact that at times the story was downright difficult to listen to, it is sadly a clear and graphic representation of the sexual exploitation of a child. Tilly does an amazing job narrating. it's incredible how believable she makes it with her dramatic skills. The sad parts are that much more difficult but the happiness when it comes is absolutely beautiful.

Disturbing but a must listen... right til the end.

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Truly this book was not for the squeamish or faint of heart. The graphic details made me wince. I think Meg Tilly wrote this book with performing it in mind because to read it would not have produced the same results. The only criticism I have of the story is that in country today - especially in California - there is no 12 year old girl who would think that being seduced, raped and kidnapped would be cause for her to go to prison. Our children are much more educated and savvy. There were ample opportunities for her to flea this man and she did not. Meg Tilly was and is a wonderful actor and I hope she continues writing but hones her subject material into something with less shock factor and more substance.

Horrifying

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wow, what a story. You start wishing for redemption in any form for the broken child. The story has simple metaphores,for the complex subject matter. If you liked "The Lovey Bones" you will like this.

graphic fantastic

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