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_chelseachelsea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
First of all, if you’re going to read this book I CANNOT recommend enough that you listen to the audiobook. It is a PERFECT novel for this format, since the narratives are blended with clips from podcast recordings, news broadcasts, and interviews.
I was really impressed by the pacing of this book. Again, the audio format likely helped with this, but I never felt bored. The story drags a tiny bit in part two, but picks up very quickly in part three as it approaches its conclusion.
Perhaps the most impressive part of None of This is True was that it actually surprised me - not an easy feat when you’re a seasoned thriller fan. Though the tale of two women crossing paths and finding themselves irreversibly intertwined isn’t necessarily a - forgive me - novel idea, the podcast-host-turned-podcast-subject concept really adds a fresh twist. This is a story that would absolutely grip the nation if it really happened, but where a book about a true crime podcast could easily feel like a sermon on America’s obsession with violent programming, this one just feels fun. The protagonist is likable, but not perfect. The antagonist is diabolical, but difficult to loathe entirely. The twists are wild, but manage to stay just grounded enough. And the slightly ambiguous ending is intriguing, but doesn’t rob us of the closure we earned.
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, and Abandonment
emmy_readz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Medical content, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
kayrenee521's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Stalking, and Murder
zaziitronik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Murder
aphill27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism
jmiles758's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Pandemic/Epidemic
nbreezy17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Violence, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, and Pandemic/Epidemic
judassilver's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
candaaaace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Ableism and Rape
migalu23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship