sarabearian 's review for:

The Body Double by Emily Beyda

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This excellent book is almost like watching one of those great noir films of yesteryear, made fresh with references to modern culture and our obsession with celebrities. The unnamed narrator of the book is eking out an existence in a small town, where she works the concession stand at a movie theater that has seen better days. Her boss introduces her to Max, a mysterious man who offers wealth and a new life if the young woman, who bears a resemblance to a famous woman, Rosanna Feld, is willing to move to Los Angeles and become Rosanna's double. What's the catch? The narrator must keep everything confidential and be willing to give up all contact with anyone she knows now, disappearing completely into a new life. Can she keep up the pretense and fool Rosanna's friends, the media, and the paparazzi? This psychological thriller is worth a read! -Louisa A.