An Anonymous Girl
by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
I’m a notoriously hard sell on modern thrillers, but I really enjoyed An Anonymous Girl. The premise was very interesting, the twists and turns were unpredictable, and the characters made you wonder who was really the villain. My only criticism (not a large one) was the author’s obvious axe to grind about sibling responsibility and blame; hopefully readers take her lessons with a grain of salt.
Told in alternating chapter perspectives between a first-person protagonist and her “observer”, who writes in second person, readers are exposed to the dangers of getting exposed and sharing too much of oneself. The lead character is a young woman who deviously enters an experimental study for some extra cash. She’s asked questions about morality, and she answers completely honestly, not suspecting that her stories might be used against her in the future.
I won’t tell you any more of the plot, even though there’s quite a bit to tell. It’s much better if it all unfolds in its good time, but if you’re intrigued by the plot, you’ll probably like the rest of the book. There are many thought-provoking questions that make you want to put the novel down for a while and reflect, and if you’re interested in psychology, you’ll absolutely love the story. The unusual writing style takes a while to get used to, but it’s worth it.
Told in alternating chapter perspectives between a first-person protagonist and her “observer”, who writes in second person, readers are exposed to the dangers of getting exposed and sharing too much of oneself. The lead character is a young woman who deviously enters an experimental study for some extra cash. She’s asked questions about morality, and she answers completely honestly, not suspecting that her stories might be used against her in the future.
I won’t tell you any more of the plot, even though there’s quite a bit to tell. It’s much better if it all unfolds in its good time, but if you’re intrigued by the plot, you’ll probably like the rest of the book. There are many thought-provoking questions that make you want to put the novel down for a while and reflect, and if you’re interested in psychology, you’ll absolutely love the story. The unusual writing style takes a while to get used to, but it’s worth it.