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Anonymous

Christine Benedict
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Anonymous

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Christine Benedict

Anonymous

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ohio, USA • 1970s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Based on true events, Christine Benedict's 2013 thriller and psychological suspense novel, Anonymous, follows Debra Hamilton, who moves with her husband, Greg, into a seemingly haunted, dilapidated farmhouse. Debra's struggles with her mental health are compounded when her neighbor, Julie, starts receiving menacing letters from a nameless stalker. Together, they must uncover the stalker's identity before the situation escalates to violence. Themes of stalking, mental health issues, and marital discord are prominent throughout the narrative.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

307 ratings

69%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anonymous by Christine Benedict has garnered mixed reviews. Readers praise its gripping suspense and vivid character development, but some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. While its atmospheric tension and psychological depth are lauded, a few critiques highlight inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Anonymous?

Readers who would enjoy Anonymous by Christine Benedict are typically fans of psychological thrillers and suspenseful narratives. They likely appreciate the nuanced character development found in novels like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and the atmospheric tension of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. The book’s eerie, mysterious setting and complex, unreliable characters will captivate readers seeking a haunting and unpredictable story.

3.9

307 ratings

69%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ohio, USA • 1970s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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