The Answers

Catherine Lacey

Chronic pain sufferer Mary Parsons has started to give up. Crippled by debt and pain, she begins an unorthodox treatment that offers long-overdue relief from the symptoms which have stopped her from leading a normal life.

In an attempt to cover the costs, she applies for a mysterious job, and finds herself employed as the “Emotional Girlfriend” to movie star Kurt Sky. As one of several women employed to meet the needs of the A-lister, Mary must offer nurturing and support at scheduled intervals.

So far, so good but as her feelings develop, their relationship shifts and leaves Mary questioning the fundamentals of love. The Answers takes a modern look at romance and dissects the honesty of love from a new perspective. Though the basis of the story isn’t presented as well as the reader might hope, the questions put forward by the novel may well leavethem reeling. It’s an intriguing story, perfect for the beach. 7/10