Gemma Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This rating is kind of a cheat, because I actually didn't get too far into the book before I had to quit. I don't approve of reviewers giving a low rating to books simply because the subject matter is disturbing, as a disturbing book can still be extremely well written, but this book truly made me sick. I couldn't keep reading and therefore can't honestly evaluate this book. "

" Very very difficult to read, but rewarding and sweet in the end. "

" This book is really unsettling and incredibly graphic. I started reading a preview and then ordered the book, I'm wasn't sure if I would be able to get through it,as necessary as I think the discussion of child abuse is. I did get through it and I am glad I did. It was a fantastic and frighting story. "

" Picked out this book because of its beautiful title, my name. Stuck with it because of its beautiful, vivid characters. Reccomend it because its beautifully told story. "

" This novel starts off strong and uncompromising. It's the story of a young girl who gets kidnapped and sexually abused by her kidnapper. It's the story of her survival and struggle to live any kind of life after such abuse. I didn't like the ending and the way it sort of became one of those Oprah How-I-Survived books. I found all the God talk distracting and the ending a little wishy-washy, but it was a fast, enthralling read. Warning: there is some graphic descriptions of the main character being abused, but it's not unnecessary and works with the story and style. "

" It was very disturbing, very difficult to read, but I just couldn't put it down. I thought Meg Tilly did a very good job on a subject most authors wouldn't tackle, to that extent. "

" This book was too graphic - I can handle reading about disturbing topics but this book just went too far. "

" This is a hard story to like, but I read it in one sitting simply because I had to find out the ending. It did make me think about children acting out in public and what might be behind the behavior. Very dark. "

" This book is very graphic. It's the story of a small girl's kidnapping and subsequent repeated rapes. It's told from the perspective of both the captor and the victim. I read this book in one day and it left me drained and tainted just from knowing that somewhere such a thing is really occurring. "

" OMG this book was freaky!!!! But extremely well written. "

" I am torn on how I feel about this book. It was VERY graphic and at times hard to read but good all the same. "

" This book was haunting especially if you listen to the audio version!! Two thumbs up with a snap to Meg Tilly for capturing Gemma's essence!! "

" This is a hard story to like, but I read it in one sitting simply because I had to find out the ending. It did make me think about children acting out in public and what might be behind the behavior. Very dark. "

" This was a fantastic book, but not for the faint at heart. The story reflects the story of a girl that has been abused over an extended period of time. It pulls at your heart and makes you cry and realize that life is very precious! "

" It was very disturbing, very difficult to read, but I just couldn't put it down. I thought Meg Tilly did a very good job on a subject most authors wouldn't tackle, to that extent. "

" I am torn on how I feel about this book. It was VERY graphic and at times hard to read but good all the same. "

" OMG this book was freaky!!!! But extremely well written. "

" WORST BOOK EVER! I'm serious, it's disgusting as hell! "