Fake

Norah had no personality, friends or aspirations outside of her fake relationship. She quits her jobs to become Paddy's girlfriend and that's all she is. She seamlessy inserts herself into Paddy's life because she has no life of her own. While we meet Paddy's friends and his team, there is little mention of Norah's friends. Norah's lack of a life isn't even mentioned in the book, perhaps an explanation could have been given that would have shed more light on her character.

For a book whose main character spouts feminist ideals, it is interesting that the very same main character's life seemed solely centred around her romantic relationship. Initially, in Norah and Paddy's relationship, Norah is a replaceable woman who simply serves to boost Paddy's career. It doesn't particularly matter who Norah is, as long as she's a good girl who can salvage Paddy's reputation. I think in a sense that is precisely the role her character plays in this book, Norah exists so the reader can imagine being with a movie star. It doesn't matter who Norah is, as long as she's an everyday, down on her luck woman whose life is vastly improved by a rich man. But, it makes for a disappointing and regressive reading experience. Especially coupled with the ridiculous ultimatum she gives him when his ex comes to the house