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An Anonymous Girl: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Sarah Pekkanen, Greer Hendricks

An Anonymous Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

An Anonymous Girl, a 2018 psychological thriller by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks, follows Jessica Farris, a makeup artist who joins a study on morality and ethics, led by Dr. Shields, to earn money for her sister's medical bills. Jessica becomes deeply entangled in the dangerous and manipulative intentions of Dr. Shields, who tests her morals and ethics while concealing her own dark motives and personal obsessions. The book depicts suicide and a forced sexual encounter, alongside strong psychological manipulation.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

185,922 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

An Anonymous Girl by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks delivers a gripping psychological thriller with an intriguing premise. Reviewers praise its suspenseful plot and complex characters, though some find the conclusion predictable. Its fast pace and unexpected twists make it a compelling read, despite mixed opinions on character development and pacing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read An Anonymous Girl?

A reader who would enjoy An Anonymous Girl by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks is likely a fan of psychological thrillers rich with suspense and unexpected twists. Comparable to fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, they appreciate intricate plots and complex characters.

4.0

185,922 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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