Jessica finds out just how difficult the questions are once the survey gets started. The anonymous interaction by Dr. Shields while answering the questions at the beginning is unsettling to say the least, but Jessica needs the money so she continues.
When Jessica is asked to meet Dr. Shields in person, she thinks this will be much better than replying on a computer. I wouldn't have continued, but everyone has reasons why they would or why they wouldn't continue.
At their first in-person session, Dr. Shields tells her that the research has been cancelled and that Jessica is her sole focus. Should Jessica worry about this?
Maybe Dr. Shields can help Jessica with a secret she has been keeping her entire life or perhaps she can't help her and her secret will get out?
The more Jessica thinks about this arrangement with Dr. Shields, the more frightened and paranoid she becomes that she really doesn't know what she has gotten herself into and what Dr. Shields really has in mind.
We find out about Jessica as well as Dr. Shields in alternating chapters. Both seem like troubled people, but Dr. Shields seems to have the upper hand with her devious, obsessive plans of using Jessica to help solve her problem or at least find an answer.
AN ANONYMOUS GIRL had me tense as I was reading and worrying what was going on. Jessica's worry seemed to consume her all day and even at night.
I didn't like Dr. Shields the minute I met her and disliked her even more as time went on. She actually was quite frightening, evil, cunning, manipulative, and needed some therapy herself.
If you want to hate a character, Dr. Shields is the person you are looking for.
AN ANONYMOUS GIRL definitely will keep your interest up as well as your blood pressure.
If you enjoy a book that you won't be able to put down just because what's happening is unbelievable, then THE ANONYMOUS GIRL is that book.
And...if I must compare the books by these authors, AN ANONYMOUS GIRL was much better for me than THE WIFE BETWEEN US. 5/5
This book was given to me by the publisher in both print and via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I keep hearing this is better than their first book. I need to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteIt is so much better. I was confused with their first book.
DeleteEnjoy when you read it, Kathy.
Thanks for commenting.
You just reminded me that I received a copy of this one. I forgot about it!
ReplyDeleteENJOY when you read it!!
DeleteThanks for commenting, Ti.
This sounds super intense!
ReplyDeleteOh...it was. :)
DeleteENJOY if you read it, Carole Rae, and thanks for commenting.
Whoa! Maybe too much for me.
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DeleteThanks for commenting, Judy.
I loved this book, too. Thanks for sharing! Great review.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty good.
DeleteThanks about the review, and thanks for commenting, Laurel.
Dr shields is one frightening character....spot on review!
ReplyDeleteShe certainly is.
DeleteThanks, recca, and thanks for commenting.