This book pulled me in straight away. It was fast-paced and intriguing, and had a unique premise that drew me in immediately.
The plot follows Jessica, a young struggling makeup artist in Manhattan. She discovers a psychological study from a client, where she only has to answer a few questions to collect several hundred dollars...or so she thinks. Slowly she becomes more involved with the psychiatrist running the study, Dr. Shields, and comes to realize more is expected of her than she expected.
The story alternates between the perspectives of Jessica and Dr. Shields. Personally, I loved the perspective of Dr Shields far more than Jessica. I could not relate to Jessica. I found her naive and whiny, and desperate for attention. She felt one-dimensional. Dr Shields was far more fascinating. Her character was well developed and you get closer and closer to her as the story progresses.
The plot follows Jessica, a young struggling makeup artist in Manhattan. She discovers a psychological study from a client, where she only has to answer a few questions to collect several hundred dollars...or so she thinks. Slowly she becomes more involved with the psychiatrist running the study, Dr. Shields, and comes to realize more is expected of her than she expected.
The story alternates between the perspectives of Jessica and Dr. Shields. Personally, I loved the perspective of Dr Shields far more than Jessica. I could not relate to Jessica. I found her naive and whiny, and desperate for attention. She felt one-dimensional. Dr Shields was far more fascinating. Her character was well developed and you get closer and closer to her as the story progresses.