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.
16 Comments
Kyria @ Travel Spot
I liked this book. It was entertaining and of course there is a twist at the end, which is always fun. I actually gave it five stars (I must have been in a good mood that day!)
J
I was definitely engaged and wanted to know what the heck was going on!
Ally Bean
I enjoy novels with twists and turns, especially with a title like this one. Will look for it.
J
If you listen to books at all, this was a fun one, they did some good acting around the Netflix special with sound effects and so on.
Ernie
I read psychological thrillers every once in a while when I hear of one with great recommendations . . . this one sounds awesome. I’m gonna look for it.
J
I hope you enjoy it!
Margaret
It sounds like an absorbing plot; I may need a distraction like this. The real world is very disturbing these days.
J
YES TO DISTRACTION!
Nicole MacPherson
This was a really entertaining book!
J
Agreed! I’m glad you liked it too.
Tobia | craftaliciousme
I am not too much into thrillers but this might be soething I pick up. for now I pass though.
J
Not really my genre either, Tobia. I doubt I would have chosen it if my bloggy friends hadn’t been recommending it.
NGS
I liked this one, too. I don’t read a lot of thrillers, so I found all the twists super fun!
J
Yeah, this isn’t generally my genre, so it was a fun change of pace.
Jenny
I read something else by Lisa Jewell but I can’t remember what it was. This sounds pretty good, but I’m not sure I like the “unsatisfying ending!”
J
That was the drawback for me. Others may disagree though. I’ve never read anything else by her, I don’t think.