My Friend Anna

Where to start...I wouldn't have picked this one up if it wasn't for this being a book club pick. I've seen it around and had it on a backlist but wasn't in a rush to read it. I struggled with giving this one a 2.5 to 3 stars but ended up at 3 for overall performance and captivation.

I am not sure if it is just me, but I honestly have a hard time with believing the author's story 100%. On one hand she works in a major industry and has a great job. She is obviously smart and capable enough to thrive in that harsh industry. Then on the other hand, she claims deniability as she was blind-sighted by Anna and her treachery...and had absolutely no idea that something was horribly wrong until it was too late.

At one point it is said by the detectives in the case she should have considered being an investigator. Hmmmm...really? How is that even possible when she so obviously lacks the fundamental capability of how to read a person and a situation...

Now don't get me wrong...I am in no way discounting what she went through and could not imagine being swindled in that manner and left out to dry the way she was. I just don't believe that she didn't, on some level, know Anna wasn't who she said she was and also believe on some level that the author enjoyed living the “high” life enough that she chose to ignore the situations and signs that pointed to Anna's true self.

The audio is read by the author and she does a great job with it. If you have heard of this story, and have been curious about it, I would say give this a go and decide for yourself. Let me know what you thought and let's discuss!