Review by homebodywitch - None of This Is True

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None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

5.0

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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