mountainstobeach 's review for:

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

4.0

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is a fast moving, disturbing book. It definitely held my interest but I was disappointed that in the end multiple areas were not tied up or explained such as the smell in Erin’s room (if there was one) and why she was having baby food (was that part of the Autism diagnosis). Some of the aspects seemed a bit unbelievable too-such as Walter marrying Josie-why would a married 46 year old man who has had kids do that? It seems a bit far fetched. Some of the extreme behaviors seemed to go a bit too far as well. Overall it was entertaining and thought provoking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting