Reviews tagging 'Pedophilia'

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

532 reviews

michelles_book_nook's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

⚠️ CW: paedophilia, grooming, domestic abuse, narcissism, murder ⚠️ If you're looking for a book that you can't put down then this one is for you! When podcaster Alix Summer and the unassuming Josie Fair meet by chance while celebrating their 45th birthday's at a local pub they don't realise it yet but their lives will never be the same. Yet a few days later they bump into each other again, this time outside Alix's children's school. Josie says she thinks she would be an interesting subject for Alix's podcast. She is, she tells Alix, on the cusp of great changes in her life. Alix agrees to a trial interview and indeed, Josie's life appears to be strange and complicated. Alix finds her unsettling but can't quite resist the temptation to keep digging. Slowly she starts to realise that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets, and before she knows it Josie has cajoled her way into Alix's life and home. But soon Alix begins to wonder who is Josie Fair really is and what she's capable of. This book had me absolutely hooked! It was so unsettling but I just couldn't stop reading. And just when you think you've figured everything out, you are hit with twist after twist. Even the ending left me reeling and questioning what was the truth. Overall, I absolutely loved this read and highly recommend it!
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bo0ks_are_cool91's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Best thriller I’ve read in a while! (I haven’t read any thrillers in a while) loved reading from both MCs perspectives, and the buildup was👏👏👏👏👏 lots of TWs though, so check those bedroom you read
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kathryn0628's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


I hated the ending.   Are we supposed to feel sorry for Walter and just ignore the fact the he slept with his girlfriends 16 year old daughter when he was 43?  Gross.  
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heather_harrison's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

4.75 ⭐️
0.25 off because a pedophile is a pedophile not matter the twist


This had my jaw on the floor many times. Somebody order a wellness check for Lisa Jewel because her mind is just 🤯
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apsarareads's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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anarobin's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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tamsenreed's review against another edition

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challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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cassidya27's review against another edition

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4.0

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madelonpaige's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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megan5chase's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was an absolute rollercoaster. I mean this in the best way possible. From the get go, there were so many sprinkles of moments that had me questioning and trying to understand. I absolutely loved this book because it felt like the author was constantly keeping me on my toes! I also loved that not all of the twists were at the very end, like a lot of mystery/thriller books. It also was a book that keeps you guessing until the very end, and even the end of the book there’s still so many questions. I won’t spoil anything, but this is definitely a must read. If you’re a fan of Verity, this is definitely your next read! I can’t wait to read more from this author!!!
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