A review by rainbowofcrazy
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

I was so thoroughly invested in this book! I loved the characters. The two main characters were compelling and I really enjoyed the similarities (and ultimately differences) between the two. I really enjoyed the writing; the overall unease that developed through the story was delicious. There were so many moments where I was dreading what was going to happen next as the true nature of the characters was slowly revealed, and I was not disappointed as things became more and more unhinged.

The format was interesting as it shifted between the main plot, to tv segments taken in the future, revealing that a Netflix special was later created based on the events of this story. So you know shit went down, and you know that it was crazy enough to warrant a true-crime documentary on Netflix. I’m not particularly a true-crime fan, but I liked the interview format intertwined with the main story.

At times the early reveals did feel a little too heavy handed, almost too gimmicky, like it was telling me too much ahead of time, just to keep me reading. And when so many of the events were revealed so early, it made the ending felt less impactful. But I still enjoyed reading how it all unravelled, and I very much enjoyed the extra twists and turns that kept me on my toes until the very end. 

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