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A review by savvyrosereads
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Rating: 2/5 stars
Alix is a professional podcaster who randomly meets her birthday twin in a pub and decides to do a podcast about her life story.
This was November’s pick for my book club, and for once this was the one I voted for, so I have no one to blame but myself.
I really liked the writing style, podcast format, and short chapters, and overall the experience of reading was engaging enough that I will give this author another try. Unfortunately, the plot did NOT land for me in any way, shape, or form. I can’t be too detailed without extreme spoilers, but I felt like the twists were predictable, there was a problematic attempt at redemption, and a lot of the way important nuanced topics were handled was deeply harmful. I was also physically nauseous for a good chunk of the book, which was less than fun.
I have seen great reviews of this from others, so if it sounds interesting then give it a try! And if you want to discuss when you’re done, my DMs are wide open.
Try it if you like: podcasts; lots of secrets; super dark themes
CW: pedophilia/grooming; child abuse; domestic violence; murder/death
Alix is a professional podcaster who randomly meets her birthday twin in a pub and decides to do a podcast about her life story.
This was November’s pick for my book club, and for once this was the one I voted for, so I have no one to blame but myself.
I really liked the writing style, podcast format, and short chapters, and overall the experience of reading was engaging enough that I will give this author another try. Unfortunately, the plot did NOT land for me in any way, shape, or form. I can’t be too detailed without extreme spoilers, but I felt like the twists were predictable, there was a problematic attempt at redemption, and a lot of the way important nuanced topics were handled was deeply harmful. I was also physically nauseous for a good chunk of the book, which was less than fun.
I have seen great reviews of this from others, so if it sounds interesting then give it a try! And if you want to discuss when you’re done, my DMs are wide open.
Try it if you like: podcasts; lots of secrets; super dark themes
CW: pedophilia/grooming; child abuse; domestic violence; murder/death
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol