Taken
Taken
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
Florida • 2030s
2007
YA
10-14 years
640L
Super Short Summary
In Edward Bloor's Taken, Charity Meyers, a thirteen-year-old girl living in a wealthy region of Florida in 2035, is kidnapped as part of a frequent and structured criminal industry targeting rich children. Through alternating flashbacks and present-day events, the novel unfolds Charity's attempts to endure her captivity, uncover the motives behind her abduction, and navigate a future altered by betrayal and familial complexities. The book addresses themes of kidnapping and familial betrayal.
Dark
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Edward Bloor's Taken presents a thrilling scenario with a well-crafted plot that keeps readers engaged. Positive aspects include its strong character development and suspenseful narrative. However, some critiques cite the pacing as uneven and certain plot points as predictable. Overall, the novel's ingenuity and intensity are lauded but balanced by its occasional flaws in execution.
Who Should Read Taken?
Fans of dystopian novels like The Giver by Lois Lowry or Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix will enjoy Taken by Edward Bloor. This book appeals to readers interested in suspenseful, thought-provoking stories with young protagonists navigating complex, futuristic societies.
1,864 ratings
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256
Novel • Fiction
Florida • 2030s
2007
YA
10-14 years
640L
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