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A review by themichellegray
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
It's very rare for a psychological thriller to receive a 5-star rating from me but here we are.
While the content within this story was disturbing it was delivered in such a unique format. Both the pacing and reveals were masterfully written which held my interest until the very last page. Even after finishing the story, the author left me contemplating the narratives within this book and in real-world true crime "content".
There are so many layers to this novel and I'm impressed with Jewell's ability to simultaneously write a shocking story while providing commentary on the sensationalization of real-life cases.
While the content within this story was disturbing it was delivered in such a unique format. Both the pacing and reveals were masterfully written which held my interest until the very last page. Even after finishing the story, the author left me contemplating the narratives within this book and in real-world true crime "content".
There are so many layers to this novel and I'm impressed with Jewell's ability to simultaneously write a shocking story while providing commentary on the sensationalization of real-life cases.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Blood, Grief, Alcoholism, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Incest, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Drug use, Body shaming, Animal cruelty, and Pandemic/Epidemic