A review by alessandradle
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • 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

4.25

I adored reading this book. I loved the format with the jumps to the future with the documentary and the podcast snippets. I loved reading about all the weird things Josie did and the justifications she gave herself for her weird and twisted behaviours. I loved getting to hear about Alix's side of the story where she copes with her husband's drinking, and how she tells her kids. I loved the middle of the book, with the little twists you find out about throughout. 

With that said, the end was incredibly underwhelming. It felt very rushed and it didn't provide me with the shock factor that I read in other people's reviews. Therefore, I found that solely the end was dissapointing. But the rest was enticing and gripping. 

Knowing that everyone was unreliable beforehand probably ruined the end for me. But, at the same time, it's literally the name of the book so.... 
Anyway, I'm writing this review a little over 2 weeks after finishing this book and the biggest plot element that still shocks me is the age gap between Josie and her husband.
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