The Abduction, written by John Grisham, is a satisfyingly suspenseful book with a boring end. I would recommend this book but only for a reader that is okay with a good book that has a predictable ending. The characters in The Abduction are believable and easy to relate to. The majority of the book and character description is thorough and fun to read but the end is very predictable. Overall, this is a good book written for young adults.

This book is written for ages 12-18, but some parts of the plot are very easy to follow. The topics approached in this book fit the age group very well. John Grisham writes about drug abuse and neglectful parents. His writing is very well suited to teenagers because he makes the world seem less innocent. While the topics given are good, the plot, however is a little too easy to follow. At times, this book can be a little predictable.

The Abduction centers around Theodore Boone a "kid lawyer" whose friend, April, disappears from her room in the middle of the night. After April is discovered missing,Theo is determined to find her with help from his friends and shady uncle. Most of the story unfolds in Theo's school, but much of it takes place around his hometown and in his parents law firm. While Theo’s uncle is more than willing to help him, his parents tell him to stay away from April’s case and let the police do their job. The police also get upset that Theo and his friends start poking around the investigation almost immediately after April’s disappearance.
The words and actions of April's mom are not very emotional or worried. It really makes the scene less believable. That’s just one of many examples in this book where I believe the language is a little too reserved for the plotline.The lack of emotion in some of the pivotal points in the story affects the scenes by making them less believable, specifically the resolution of the book.

This book has a nice storyline and a good plot. I would recommend this book to any young adult looking for a mystery with a little bit of a disappointing resolution. The likable and unique characters are part of what makes this book a good one. The character descriptions are not superficial and make it easy to imagine the characters. All in all this is a great book for teenagers to read and enjoy.