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sarahthegaymer 's review for:
None of This Is True
by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My second Lisa Jewell experience, "None of This is True" was a bit of a roller coaster for me.
The book introduces a promising premise - Josie, a seemingly boring woman is out celebrating her birthday at a local pub with her husband where she comes across Alix, a seemingly exciting woman who also happens to be celebrating her birthday. While that night, their interaction is anti-climatic, Josie soon discovers that Alix is a Podcast Creator who just wrapped up a popular series. Josie becomes obsessed with Alix and soon enough, has convinced Alix to start a new Podcast Series, interviewing and focusing on Josie, her 'birthday twin'.
So, this is where the bulk of the story comes from. The relationship between Josie and Alix, and Josie as she tries to re-invent her life through this podcast. But it's also a weird relationship and you're never really sure of Josie's intentions. Alix, is a little concerned at Josie's behavior, but anxious to have another hit Podcast, puts that suspicion aside to continue the interviews.
It's mixed media and multiple POV which I really enjoyed. You're getting Podcast interviews, normal conversations between 'friends', and then TV show interviews as the Podcast (and what happens during it) becomes a Netflix series. I quite literally flew through the Chapters and couldn't put the book down. BUT, with this being said; I did find it sort of convoluted at times as there was a lot going on - different stories lines - different perspectives - different characters that weren't crucial to the story but were being interviewed for the Netflix series, etc. For me this could be a little overwhelming at times and perhaps if I would have listened to this via Audiobook versus physically reading it - it may have been a better experience? I'm not sure if the Audio version has a full cast or different effects to make it a more intriguing read.
**Perhaps a spoiler..but not really** Just as quickly as Josie appears, she then disappears and now the story picks up from a different perspective and it makes you question everything you have already read up to this point. Then, everything wraps up and ends and you're left wondering which side of the story are you on? Who, or what, do you believe?
This was a solid 4-star book for me up until the ending. Weeks later I am still not satisfied with how this wrapped up so I can't give it more than a 3-star. I do, however; still really like Lisa Jewell and her storylines so I do believe I'll continue to read works by her so that I can formulate opinion on those, too.
Truthfully, it was a really good book. I enjoyed it and I would recommend it to others because I think that it's unique and that it can be a good time and would truthfully be a good discussion piece. BUT, for my personally, I don't like the ending..like actually I'm pissed by it..so I can't give it higher than a three.
The book introduces a promising premise - Josie, a seemingly boring woman is out celebrating her birthday at a local pub with her husband where she comes across Alix, a seemingly exciting woman who also happens to be celebrating her birthday. While that night, their interaction is anti-climatic, Josie soon discovers that Alix is a Podcast Creator who just wrapped up a popular series. Josie becomes obsessed with Alix and soon enough, has convinced Alix to start a new Podcast Series, interviewing and focusing on Josie, her 'birthday twin'.
So, this is where the bulk of the story comes from. The relationship between Josie and Alix, and Josie as she tries to re-invent her life through this podcast. But it's also a weird relationship and you're never really sure of Josie's intentions. Alix, is a little concerned at Josie's behavior, but anxious to have another hit Podcast, puts that suspicion aside to continue the interviews.
It's mixed media and multiple POV which I really enjoyed. You're getting Podcast interviews, normal conversations between 'friends', and then TV show interviews as the Podcast (and what happens during it) becomes a Netflix series. I quite literally flew through the Chapters and couldn't put the book down. BUT, with this being said; I did find it sort of convoluted at times as there was a lot going on - different stories lines - different perspectives - different characters that weren't crucial to the story but were being interviewed for the Netflix series, etc. For me this could be a little overwhelming at times and perhaps if I would have listened to this via Audiobook versus physically reading it - it may have been a better experience? I'm not sure if the Audio version has a full cast or different effects to make it a more intriguing read.
**Perhaps a spoiler..but not really** Just as quickly as Josie appears, she then disappears and now the story picks up from a different perspective and it makes you question everything you have already read up to this point. Then, everything wraps up and ends and you're left wondering which side of the story are you on? Who, or what, do you believe?
This was a solid 4-star book for me up until the ending. Weeks later I am still not satisfied with how this wrapped up so I can't give it more than a 3-star. I do, however; still really like Lisa Jewell and her storylines so I do believe I'll continue to read works by her so that I can formulate opinion on those, too.
Truthfully, it was a really good book. I enjoyed it and I would recommend it to others because I think that it's unique and that it can be a good time and would truthfully be a good discussion piece. BUT, for my personally, I don't like the ending..like actually I'm pissed by it..so I can't give it higher than a three.