Given the incredible story here, I was surprised at how unengaging I found this book to be. It felt like there was little narrative and more theorising about trauma, and lots of cathartic 'this is how I heal' stuff. Kampusch sounded more angry with the media and than the police than she did wit...
I had to keep reminding myself that this wasn't fiction. this really happened to a little girl. I felt for her having to grow up under those conditions but I felt the book was lacking in some details that others who have been through similar have included in their books. it is understandable thou...
I REALLY liked this book.Her words about that horrible life touched me so deeply. I was able to see everything she describes as if happening in front of me. I'm really amazed how could she manage to escape intact despite of all those horrible psychological and physical torments!I felt sorry for W...
Natascha was kidnapped at the age of 10 and she was held captive for 8 years till she fled from the kidnapper.Reading through the pages my heart went out to Natascha for all the sufferings and I salute her extraordinary ability to tolerate while at the same time I couldn't help admiring her deter...
I read this sort of for research as I've been playing with a story idea of someone kept captive for an extended period of time. The thing that struck me most about this is the way Kampusch holds onto her sense of identity and the way she sees the nuances in her captor. That he isn't just complete...
How can I possibly rate this book? It's not a book to ENJOY. The real life story is DEVASTATING. One cannot really "like" it. But, at the same time, I am amazed at the strength of character shown by Natascha Kampusch. I was totally gripped by her story - her ability to reflect on her experie...
Tja. Recht gut geschrieben, ich habs teilweise sogar verschlungen (habe es in drei Tagen durchgefräst). Nehme NK inzwischen sogar die äußerst klugen und differenzierten Überlegungen ab, die sie im Alter von elf oder zwölf Jahren angeblich hatte. Die Abneigung gegen sie ist mir komplett schleierha...