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None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

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homebodywitch's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

This was my first ever Lisa Jewel book and I could not put it down. I devoured it in one sitting. I felt like the dual perspective was done really well, and I enjoyed the Netflix documentary framing that was interspersed. It was truly gripping. The amount of times I actually pulled a cringing or creeped out face while reading are too numerous to count. The story felt lived in, like this could be a real person you might meet unexpectedly, which was deeply unsettling. I think the ending was a bit rushed, I wish we could have gotten more of Josie’s perspective during and after the

kidnapping and murder of Nathan

but I don’t think it takes away from the overall narrative. Contrary to some other reviews I don’t think they made light of pedophilia or blamed Josie unjustly for her actions. There’s nuance in the story and choosing not to acknowledge it while trying to absolve Josie of any wrongdoing or justify her actions doesn’t jive with the overall picture being presented. I will say the open ended conclusion was an interesting twist but I definitely believe Roxy and Erin. Overall I’d really recommend this.

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dark sad

4.25

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Honest to god, what the fuck?

I’ve realized as I’ve started reading more adult thrillers (and diving more into the thriller/horror spheres in general as opposed to just mysteries) is that I have no clue how to rate them unless I didn’t like them. And even then I have no idea if I like them. Just that I was riveted.
BUT with a thriller, the twist or reveal can totally make or break a story for me.

I was definitely riveted but confused the whole time. I spent the whole book anticipating the reveal so I wasn't super shocked. The very end was weird and there were lots of little things littered throughout that made me uncomfy. So I actually have no idea how to rate this one. But I was sucked in. Do with that what you will.

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