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Sarah Pekkanen, Greer HendricksAn Anonymous Girl: A Novel
Sarah Pekkanen, Greer HendricksFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
185,922 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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