None of This is True

None of This is True ~ Lisa Jewel

Josie and her (much older) husband are celebrating her 40th birthday at a local restaurant, when Josie spies a group of celebrants coming in to celebrate another woman’s 40th birthday, and discovers that a local podcaster, Alix, was born on the same day in the same hospital. They are birthday twins! Based on this, Josie approaches Alix to feature Josie in her podcast, as she is making large changes in her life. Alix is looking for a new subject, having wrapped up a recent series, so she agrees.

This was a gripping read, a psychological thriller. It is told from several points of view – Josie’s, Alix’s, and a Netflix show about the tragedy and mystery that unfolds in their life. I was definitely all in to find out what was going to happen, but I found the ending unsatisfying. I listened to the audiobook, which I think is a good idea, they do a good job with the documentary sections. Recommended.

What’s with all the book reviews? I’m participating in NaBloPoMo this month, writing a post a day. I decided that I would write about the books that I have read this year. For more NaBloPoMo participants, check out San’s list.