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My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress

Rachel DeLoache Williams
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My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Rachel DeLoache Williams

My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress by Rachel DeLoache Williams recounts the author's experiences with Anna Sorokin, who deceived many into believing she was a wealthy heiress. Williams describes her personal involvement with Sorokin, revealing how trust and friendship were exploited by the con artist.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

39,270 ratings

53%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress by Rachel DeLoache Williams delivers an engaging and personal account of deception and betrayal. Praised for its compelling narrative and vivid storytelling, the book also faces criticism for occasionally feeling self-indulgent. Overall, it offers a cautionary tale of trust and deceit in today's world.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress?

Readers who enjoyed the scandal and social dynamics of Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup will be captivated by My Friend Anna. Ideal for those intrigued by high-society deception and true crime, it offers a gripping firsthand account reminiscent of The Woman in the Window's psychological tension.

3.8

39,270 ratings

53%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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