AUDIO

The Cruelty

by Scott Bergstrom
10 CDs. 12:33 hrs. Macmillan Audio. Feb. 2017. ISBN 9781427283245. $39.99. F
COPY ISBN
After her father disappears while on a diplomatic trip to Paris, 17-year-old Gwendolyn Bloom discovers that he is not a diplomat but instead an undercover agent for the CIA. When the government agency shows a lackluster interest in finding her dad, Gwendolyn takes matters into her own hands. With the help of a French undercover agent, she assumes a false identity and enters the dark underworld of the European mafia and human trafficking. Therese Plummer sets the timbre and tension with a dramatic performance full of emotion and a wide range of convincing accents. Bergstrom's debut novel delivers a fast-paced, suspense-filled tale of a young girl's transformation from an angst-ridden schoolgirl to a formidable opponent willing to do what it takes to save her father.
VERDICT Though unbelievable at times, this well-written young adult novel has crossover appeal.
Reviewed by JoAnn Funderburk, Rowlett, TX , May 15, 2017
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

MEDIA

The Phoenix Bride
by Siegel, Natasha
MEDIA

Finding Sophie
by Mahmood, Imran
MEDIA

Thunder Song: Essays
by LaPointe, Sasha taqʷšəblu
MEDIA

Wandering Stars
by Orange, Tommy
MEDIA

Double Click: Twin Photographers in the Golden Age of Magazines
by Kino, Carol
MEDIA

This Spells Love
by Robb, Kate
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?