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A review by annie_brewer
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Listened via audiobook (Audible)
Well the title of this book is None Of This Is True . And I have hidden the title, as it is the greatest spoiler of them all.
It is an easy read with good writing, but the story is just not there. isa Jewell did excellently to create some an unsettling feeling in her book and the build up is well paced, but all the reveals are hinted at too heavily for any climactic occurances in the novel to feel monumental or suprising.
I also am not sure listening to the audiobook has influenced my experienrence, as the layers of recording for a podcast/the podcast/ the Netflix documentary are a bit clunky , but I don't know if even being on paper the format changes would do the story any favors.
I first read 'The Night She Dissappeared' by Lisa Jewell which I thought the mystery was incredible and was so keen to keep absorbing the story (although it is very outrageous and farfetched) and would reccomend that novel to be enjoyed rather than this one!
Well the title of this book is
It is an easy read with good writing, but the story is just not there. isa Jewell did excellently to create some an unsettling feeling in her book and the build up is well paced, but all the reveals are hinted at too heavily for any climactic occurances in the novel to feel monumental or suprising.
I also am not sure listening to the audiobook has influenced my experienrence, as the layers of recording for a podcast/the podcast/ the Netflix documentary are a bit clunky , but I don't know if even being on paper the format changes would do the story any favors.
I first read 'The Night She Dissappeared' by Lisa Jewell which I thought the mystery was incredible and was so keen to keep absorbing the story (although it is very outrageous and farfetched) and would reccomend that novel to be enjoyed rather than this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, and Toxic relationship