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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I really liked this book! A light, easy read that did a pretty good job of tying things together comfortably. Characters were likable, fun. I would say I feel Lydia and Jess's relationship didn't feel as close together up front to warrant what eventually happened, but overall, fun story.
I was really anticipating this book as I was stuck on the library’s wait list for awhile before I got to read it- now that I’m done, I’m glad I didn’t spend any money on it. While the books was pretty well written, I found the plot kind of predictable (I was able to guess most of the events and wasn’t surprised by any of the reveals). I was so bored that I had a lot of trouble getting through the last 100 pages and thought about just giving up. I persisted in hopes that the ending would be worthwhile, but I was pretty disappointed overall, especially after the hype this book got.
3.5 stars simply because the ending fell flat and was a tad bit underwhelming considering the build up in the novel.
Started slow but picked up its pace. No major plot twist but a decent read.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
While I don't believe that An Anonymous Girl is the "tour de force" that so many are touting it to be, it's certainly entertaining. While I didn't find it 'unputdownable', I did think the premise was intriguing, and I wanted to know what would happen.
An Anonymous Girl (written by a writing team), takes us into two worlds. One: the world of Jessica, a struggling makeup artist in New York City, who works to help support her family and specifically, her sister, who is differently abled and requires additional care. When Jessica inadvertently hears about a psychological study being performed by a renowned New York psychologist, she sneaks her way in, attracted by the money on offer. Labeled as "Subject 52", Jessica finds herself in a barren room, answering questions on a single laptop. Questions about morality, about judgment, about the tough choices we make, day in and day out.
The second world belongs to Dr. Shields, who is running the study, and who becomes singularly focused on Jessica and invites her for further "examination". Dr. Shields is ostensibly fascinating, but Hendricks lays this on way too thick - her "spicy" perfume and the fact that she likes shawls are held up as layers of character development.
As their two worlds intersect and collide, it becomes clear that the study isn't quite what it seems, and that Jessica may be in over her head...
Saying any more would spoil the unveilings that occur, and I do think this tale is worth reading till the end. A few personal quibbles - I didn't find Jessica all that sympathetic, and I thought she was idiotic for trusting such a creepy doctor and such an invasive "study" - every instinct would be telling her to run in the other direction since it was so odd from the get-go. Hendricks would have been better served to dial down the creep factor until Jessica was already fully embroiled. I also hated how much she ignored her dog (she was NEVER home...), how she treated Noah, and how little she learned by the end.
BUT it's not like I have to be best friends with her. I also think the book would have benefited from tighter editing. However, the story itself is certainly engrossing, and I see why it's popular.
An Anonymous Girl (written by a writing team), takes us into two worlds. One: the world of Jessica, a struggling makeup artist in New York City, who works to help support her family and specifically, her sister, who is differently abled and requires additional care. When Jessica inadvertently hears about a psychological study being performed by a renowned New York psychologist, she sneaks her way in, attracted by the money on offer. Labeled as "Subject 52", Jessica finds herself in a barren room, answering questions on a single laptop. Questions about morality, about judgment, about the tough choices we make, day in and day out.
The second world belongs to Dr. Shields, who is running the study, and who becomes singularly focused on Jessica and invites her for further "examination". Dr. Shields is ostensibly fascinating, but Hendricks lays this on way too thick - her "spicy" perfume and the fact that she likes shawls are held up as layers of character development.
As their two worlds intersect and collide, it becomes clear that the study isn't quite what it seems, and that Jessica may be in over her head...
Saying any more would spoil the unveilings that occur, and I do think this tale is worth reading till the end. A few personal quibbles - I didn't find Jessica all that sympathetic, and I thought she was idiotic for trusting such a creepy doctor and such an invasive "study" - every instinct would be telling her to run in the other direction since it was so odd from the get-go. Hendricks would have been better served to dial down the creep factor until Jessica was already fully embroiled. I also hated how much she ignored her dog (she was NEVER home...), how she treated Noah, and how little she learned by the end.
BUT it's not like I have to be best friends with her. I also think the book would have benefited from tighter editing. However, the story itself is certainly engrossing, and I see why it's popular.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Engaging but majority of the characters felt one dimensional and not believable.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated