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A review by allthingsalicia
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A solid psych thriller with good pace.
The good:
I loved the twists, parts 1 & 2 kept me rushing to read more quickly to find where the twist would be. Particularly because of the ominous POVs going back and forth.
What I wish:
Personally, I thought part 3 was the most chilling. By the time I get to part 4, I’m wondering where there may be a twist. I loved always wondering about who was lying and about what - naturally because of the book’s title. By the time part 4 came and the book was done, I was sad to have lost so much of Josie’s POV. I wanted to know what was happening when we started uncovering more information. I was left just wanting more.
Overall - I definitely can see it both ways - why to leave you wondering about who is lying vs. giving more information, but for me the twist was just a tad too late for this to be a 5 star. I think there was space to hook me even more into the story and leave me utterly speechless. Still really enjoyed it and would recommend!
The good:
I loved the twists, parts 1 & 2 kept me rushing to read more quickly to find where the twist would be. Particularly because of the ominous POVs going back and forth.
What I wish:
Personally, I thought part 3 was the most chilling. By the time I get to part 4, I’m wondering where there may be a twist. I loved always wondering about who was lying and about what - naturally because of the book’s title. By the time part 4 came and the book was done, I was sad to have lost so much of Josie’s POV. I wanted to know what was happening when we started uncovering more information. I was left just wanting more.
Overall - I definitely can see it both ways - why to leave you wondering about who is lying vs. giving more information, but for me the twist was just a tad too late for this to be a 5 star. I think there was space to hook me even more into the story and leave me utterly speechless. Still really enjoyed it and would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Violence, and Murder