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This is really well-written and the story is poignantly told, and still, it didn't wrench me out of this slump. I haven't rated anything 5 stars pretty much the whole year. I thought for sure this one would do it too. I did love the way the title/book cover is woven into the story.
BOOK TAGS⇣
⤏ FICTION BASED IN TRUTH
⤏ WITH NAMES AND FACTS KEPT
⤏ SALLY HORNER KIDNAPPING
⤏ 1948
⤏ PEDOPHILIA (IT'S DIFFICULT TO READ/LISTEN TO AT TIMES)

I may be obsessed with this story now. I kept wondering how this story could be real. But the bones of the story is real. Unbelievable.

Excellent book, but almost hard to read because of the subject matter. This is not a happy story. It's more like heart breaking.

Excellent book. I am completely heartbroken and need to throw up. Now if you'll excuse me.

This is a fictionalized account of the kidnapping and imprisonment of Sally Horner. Sally is often thought of as being the inspiration for Nabokov‘s Lolita. The innocence of Sally, and her sheer gullibility juxtaposed with the depravity of her captor is heartbreaking. While there are obvious TW for child abuse and rape, the author does not delve deeply into the actual deeds, instead focusing as it should be on the victim, and her family.

This was a heartbreak and a half. Excellent writing and the most beautiful characters. But this book will destroy your heart.

This book was hard to read because of the circumstances, but if you can get past that Read it! It took the police too long to get it in gear! I will buy this for my collection! I believe Hal enjoyed it too!📚

I did not realize this was based on an actual crime, but that just makes it better. I've seen alot of good reviews....my Hope's are high!

Just finish this book. This was a good book but at times hard to listen to due to the topic. Sally‘s story is so heartbreaking and it is sad to know this fictional story is based off a true story.

The author didnt sensationalize the rape scenes or linger longer than necessary to get the point across. But each characters perspectives seemed redundant & kept reading the same sentences over & over. I dont need the author 2 keep reminding me of things she‘s already told. Either give me more emotions, more depth, or cut out those chapters. This is a hard subject 2 approach & w/o a clear purpose from the author, I found it disappointing.

Who needs a bookmark when u have a kitty around?! Hahaha 😂

This book. Gut wrenching yet impossible to put down. Not for everyone I'm sure given the subject. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book. Omg. I started last night and will finish it tonight.

A work of fiction based on the Sally Horner kidnapping .Any book like this is a gut punch, I like that it is told from different points of view, not only how it effects family,but also the chance encounters with people met along the way.Buzz of course , there is a nonfiction book soon out about Horner and the questions of how the real case influenced Lolita.When I recommend a Nabokov, it‘s always Transparent Things.

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Tragic and heart-wrenching. Based on the experiences of real-life kidnapping victim, Sally Horner, and her captor. While this book isn't a real true crime book, I appreciated the author's speculation and fictionalized story, flipping between viewpoints, to understand how Sally's kidnapping touched family, friends, and strangers.

My kind of buddy read! But already found an error in the book.characters bring 78 rpm records off the porch and the vinyl had warped.78 records are made out of shellac resin, they can warp but usually crack , shatter or chip and are not made out of vinyl.

Got myself in the Library log jam again. Reading too many at once , some now I have been working on reading since July . Couldn‘t resist putting it in Library hold , came through quick!I am hopeful I can still read the others and get this done by the 12th. This weekend is providing a little reading time.

5 Tear-filled ☆ This is the heartbreaking story of abducted 11yr old real life Sally Horner whom the book ‘Lolita‘ was inspired from. A chilling tale starting in 1948 tracing 21mos (from NJ to Calif) of mental + sexual abuse Sally suffered at the hands of her captor. A very tough read bringing me tears + filling up my heart with sorrow. It will rip your heart to shreds while pulling you in hook, line + sinker. 💔

#TwoInThree #BookAWeekChallenge

Now starting @Samplergal ‘s #TwoInThree readathon with the tagged book, also reading it for the @TheReadingMermaid #BookAWeekChallenge - Week 1. 🤓📚

I‘m really excited to start this book next! I have about 130 pages left of Eragon & then onto this beauty!

I only recently heard of Sally Horner, which is surprising since “Lolita” is one of my all-time favorite books, and this was the real life case that inspired Nabokov. While this book is fiction, the main events of the story actually did happen. It‘s extremely heartbreaking. However, the writer did an an amazing job of examining the emotional effect of the kidnapping from several POVs. I also must give props for the title‘s nod to “Lolita”.

Just posted my full review of this. An interesting read, but ended up dragging out a little too much for my tastes.

https://samesfoley.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/rust-stardust-review/

Book mail is the BEST mail! 📫📖😍 Have you read this ripped-from-the-headlines book?

Blurb: “Based on the experiences of real-life kidnapping victim Sally Horner and her captor, whose story shocked the nation and inspired Vladimir Nabokov to write his controversial and iconic #Lolita, this heart-pounding story by award-winning author T. Greenwood at last gives a voice to Sally herself...” #TBR #newbook #truecrime (fiction) #rustandstardust

I received this on #netgalley in exchange for my review. This is a fictionalization of the real-life abduction of Sally Horner in 1948. Her abductor was a serial rapist of young girls. Tough subject matter that is believed to have inspired Nabokov in his writing of “Lolita”. The title is a phrase from that book. As terrible as Sally Horner‘s ordeal was, the book seems to try too hard to make us feel bad for her and the writing is very simplistic.

Upfront. First thing - I am recommending this book. It is a well developed story about a horrible event. But it is a difficult read. Sadness, anger, depression, impatience become the readers constant companions during this reading.
I will not ruin the book for future readers by disclosing the ending. I will call the ending most satisfying and poignant. received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley. Full review at thejwordpress.wordpress.com

Reviewed twelve great reads in July! Check out the reviews at bluestockingreviews.com

Just....wow. This was a hard and heartbreaking read but well worth it. The true(ish) story of 11 year old Sally Horner, abducted by a convicted child molester in the 40's, told from many different perspectives.
I had no idea going in that this was based on real events. Such a sad and chilling read. If you can handle the content, I would highly recommend. Release date: August 7
TW: child abduction, sexual assault, violence
#netgalley #arc

Fictionalization of the true crime that loosely inspired Nabokov‘s Lolita. In 1948, 11-year old Sally Horner accepted a dare by some classmates to steal a notebook from Woolworth‘s. Her crime was witnessed by Frank Lasalle, who under of the guise of an FBI agent, kidnapped Sally telling her she had to appear before a judge. Sally, confused and afraid, wound up staying with Lasalle for two years while they traveled from New Jersey to California.

Still catching up on my ARC‘s.

Well. This book. Wow. I didn‘t realize it was based on a true story until the end and it was like an extra gut punch. I cried my way through most of this book. It was beautifully written. The author brought this story to life through these different point of views. I highly recommend this book if you can stomach difficult subject matters. I was provided an advanced copy of the book by the publisher NetGalley and this has not affected my review

On hour three of my #24in48 Readathon. This book is a very difficult subject matter ☹️ It‘s beautifully written but I probably wouldn‘t have requested the ARC if I had realized what it was about 😭

Sally just wanted a friend, instead she was kidnapped. This beautifully written novel gives voice to the real Sally Horner who at 11, was kidnapped in Camden NJ in 1948. Check out the best book I‘ve read in 2018. https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/rust-stardust ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Coming out Aug 7, 2018

Based on the true crime story that inspired Lolita getting rave reviews thanks to Goodreads & st.martinspress

???? #GoodReadsWin #BookishThings #ForTheLoveOfBooks #TGIF

Woo hoo-Happy Friday to me! ??

This #Historical novel is based on the real life kidnapping that inspired Nabokov's controversial "Lolita" novel.

*Release Date is set for August 7th!

?...It seems that books based on, or about, this infamous kidnapping seem to be a hot trend currently.

Either way, I'm thrilled to be receiving a copy- that cover is gorgeous!? #BookCoverLove

Such a sad sentence in this story...

Jolene literally crawled under my book to use as a blanket or to just get my attention, who knows with her!!! 😂😂😂 #dogsoflitsy

So excited about this arc copy I won!! Starting today!! 😍📚🤓

Book mail. I love this cover!!

“The photo that would be in all the newspapers was the one of Sally descending the steps of the airplane as her mother waited for her, Mr. Cahill gently holding Ella‘s arm.”
Received this in the #bookmail today. Looks intriguing! #ARC

Getting a book in the mail that you didn‘t even know you won!!!😬😬😬

Powerful and heartbreaking. 4/5 Stars

Promises to be creepy and beautiful. I‘ve been sucked in from the very first.

Perhaps this is silly... but #Netgalley approved me for an advanced reader copy (first time I‘ve gotten to talk about an ARC...)I reeeeaaallly want to read. I feel validated as a reader! I cannot wait to dig in. ❤️💙❤️💙❤️

#GoodreadsWin this book is Historical Fiction set in 1948 following a young female kidnapping victim who was abducted from outside a Woolworths in NJ and forced to travel with her kidnapper for the next 2 years. The story was a media sensation and inspired Nabokov to write Lolita. Publication date is August 2018 and T Greenwood is a San Diego based author.

#FierceFeb This is a fictional account of a true crime and real #criminal Frank La Salle who boldly kidnapped 11yr old Sally Horner in 1948; and whose story inspired Nabokov‘s Lolita. My heart was in my throat pulsating with trepidation for the first fifty pages. Gripping from page one, the sheer innocence of Sally ripped my insides to pieces. Compelling and engaging this true story was one I was not familiar with. Brilliantly told, tragic. ✨TW✨

Started this today! Historical fiction of the true crime story of Sally Horner and the man who lured her away and tormented her for two years. Nabokov was inspired by this story to write Lolita!

Oddly enough, after being turned down for a request I put in for this book, I got an email from the publisher asking if I was interested in reviewing it.... That's a no brainer, bring it on.