None of This is True: Prepare to be hooked!
Lisa Jewell’s psychological thriller “None of This is True” is set in London. It delves into the idea of ‘birthday twins,’ or two persons who share the same birthdate. Alix, a podcaster, and Josie, a lady with a turbulent life story, who meet as birthday twins, are central to the storyline. Alix chooses to make a podcast on Josie’s life, which results in a story told from many perspectives, including transcripts from Alix’s interviews with individuals who know Josie.
The audiobook edition of “None of This is True” has gotten mixed reactions. It has an amazing ensemble of actors, including Nicola Walker and Louise Brealey, and includes a podcast within the text, which adds complexity to the tale. Patty R., an Audible Editor, appreciated the audiobook for its compelling performance and intriguing story structure.
The novel, however, has garnered considerable criticism. Some listeners believed the narrative victimized an adolescent girl and wasted an opportunity to discuss topics such as grooming, trauma, and sexual assault. Others found the audiobook’s conclusion unsatisfactory, criticizing a lack of empathy in the portrayal of individuals and the handling of delicate themes such as family violence and trauma.
There were other listeners who praised the novel storytelling approach, describing it as distinct from traditional thriller cliches and fascinating due to the utilization of several perspectives and the in-story podcast format. Despite these merits, some viewers found the finale unpleasant, believing it lacked resolution and depicted the antagonist’s actions and objectives in an unflattering light.
Opinions on “None of This is True” appear to be split. Some listeners think it’s Lisa Jewell’s greatest novel yet, complimenting the entire cast, music, and fascinating plot. Others, on the other hand, characterize the premise as frightening and the narration as gloomy and dismal, with some finding it difficult to complete the book.
Sources: Audible, Fivebooks, Kirkus Reviews
