jennifer_1987's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
milaaras's review against another edition
4.25
the only flaw with this book is the insertion of the author as a character in the story. it added nothing of value to the plot — just made me cringe
hbmcc's review against another edition
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ashleywhitereads's review against another edition
5.0
I am OBSESSED with this book. Definitely my favorite read so far this year! I truly could not set this one down. As someone who reads a lot of mysteries & thrillers, I was impressed that I was left guessing until the final pages. I also thought the interview style and the way the author wrote himself in were absolutely brilliant. I rated this book 5/5 stars, but I would give it 100 stars if I could!
chasingholden's review against another edition
4.0
After making his debut with the wonderful Aidan Waits seires, Joseph Knox is back and better than ever with this very different, truly original contribution to the thriller genre.
It's been seven years since Zoe Nolan, a university student of nineteen seemingly vanished in to thin air, never to be seen again. Evelyn Mitchell, an aspiring writer, has taken a special interest in this still unsolved mystery and dives head first in to the case, determined to piece together what really happened that fateful day. Through interviews, correspodences and transcripts the lines of reality and fiction blur leaving the reader in desperate need of a reminder to not believe everything you read.
As a real true crime junkie, I jumped at the chance to read this story as soon as I came across it, and while I knew Knox was a talented author I had no idea what I was signing up for but I knew whatever it was, I was loving being drawn in to the twists and deception and genius that is True Crime Story. I must admit, I've been sitting on this one for a few days, not quite sure how to go about writing a review as it truly reads exactly like a true crime case, once simply cannot approach this book the same way they would a clearly fictional novel.
That being said, if true crime books, shows, and articles are your thing you're likely going to love this wonderful lie, even as you struggle in frustration to separate fact from fiction.
Highly recommend!
Thank you Netgalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and the supremely talented Joseph Knox for granting me an advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest opinion. This is one I cannot wait to purchase as there's a space on my bookshelf made for this wonder!
It's been seven years since Zoe Nolan, a university student of nineteen seemingly vanished in to thin air, never to be seen again. Evelyn Mitchell, an aspiring writer, has taken a special interest in this still unsolved mystery and dives head first in to the case, determined to piece together what really happened that fateful day. Through interviews, correspodences and transcripts the lines of reality and fiction blur leaving the reader in desperate need of a reminder to not believe everything you read.
As a real true crime junkie, I jumped at the chance to read this story as soon as I came across it, and while I knew Knox was a talented author I had no idea what I was signing up for but I knew whatever it was, I was loving being drawn in to the twists and deception and genius that is True Crime Story. I must admit, I've been sitting on this one for a few days, not quite sure how to go about writing a review as it truly reads exactly like a true crime case, once simply cannot approach this book the same way they would a clearly fictional novel.
That being said, if true crime books, shows, and articles are your thing you're likely going to love this wonderful lie, even as you struggle in frustration to separate fact from fiction.
Highly recommend!
Thank you Netgalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and the supremely talented Joseph Knox for granting me an advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest opinion. This is one I cannot wait to purchase as there's a space on my bookshelf made for this wonder!
eashgoyal's review against another edition
Did not like the structure of the book (dialogue format)
betty_dav's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
elizabethzj's review
4.0
True Crime Story uses fictional emails, transcripts, and statements to tell the story of the mysterious disappearance of a university student and the characters involved in the subsequent investigation.
Perfect for fans of crime podcasts, True Crime Addict by James Renner, and books using a fictional oral history format like Daisy Jones and the Six.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for a digital review copy.
Perfect for fans of crime podcasts, True Crime Addict by James Renner, and books using a fictional oral history format like Daisy Jones and the Six.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for a digital review copy.
megan_kiwi's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5