Necessary People
Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak, published by Little, Brown on May 19, 2020, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of female friendships. This 336-page novel explores the intricate dynamics between two best friends, Stella and Violet, who navigate ambition, loyalty, and rivalry in the high-stakes world of cable news. As Violet rises through the ranks, her life becomes intertwined with Stella’s, leading to a tense competition that tests their bond and reveals the lengths they will go to achieve their desires.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that examines the darker sides of ambition and the impact of envy on personal relationships. The story unfolds as Violet, determined to succeed, faces challenges when Stella, driven by jealousy, infiltrates her professional life. The novel presents a nuanced portrayal of ambition and the psychological tension that arises when two women strive for success in a competitive environment. Necessary People offers an engaging exploration of the themes of friendship and betrayal within the context of a suspenseful plot.
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“I literally couldn’t stop reading.” –Stephen King
“I love a book that is smart as hell and impossible to put down and this is IT.” –Jessica Knoll
A propulsive, “chilling” (Lee Child) novel exploring the dangerous fault lines of female friendships, Necessary People deftly plumbs the limits of ambition, loyalty, and love.
Named one of the Best Books of May by Marie Claire, Town & Country, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Bustle, CrimeReads, and O, the Oprah Magazine
One of them has it all. One of them wants it all. But they can’t both win.
Stella and Violet are best friends, and from the moment they met in college, they knew their roles. Beautiful, privileged, and reckless Stella lives in the spotlight. Hardworking, laser-focused Violet stays behind the scenes, always ready to clean up the mess that Stella inevitably leaves in her wake.
After graduation, Violet moves to New York and lands a job in cable news, where she works her way up from intern to assistant to producer, and to a life where she’s finally free from Stella’s shadow. In this fast-paced world, Violet thrives, and her ambitions grow — but everything is jeopardized when Stella, envious of Violet’s new life, uses her connections, beauty, and charisma to get hired at the same network. Stella soon moves in front of the camera, becoming the public face of the stories that Violet has worked tirelessly to produce — and taking all the credit.
Stella might be the one with the rich family and the right friends, but Violet isn’t giving up so easily. As she and Stella strive for success, each reveals just how far she’ll go to get what she wants — even if it means destroying the other person along the way.
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