young adult
A sequel to This is Not the Jess Show, I admit I
hadn’t really decided whether or not to read This is Not The Real World, but I enjoyed Anna Carey’s novel about a young girl raised in a Truman Show-esque TV show
set in the '90s where she was the only person who was unaware of the
reality around her. As the book cover says, "18-year-old Jess is out for revenge as she confronts the corrupt media empire that documented every moment of her childhood."
Looking for an audiobook I noticed this was available, and I’m very glad I did. While the start was a bit slow, and I admit it took me a few chapters to remember all the characters, I enjoyed the story quite a bit. Learning how Jess navigated her newfound knowledge and how it affected her relationships was compelling. Once again, I couldn’t help but empathize with her throughout the book.
The ending is just open enough to leave room for another sequel, but also ties the story up well enough that I don’t think one is necessary. Mia Hutchinson-Shaw was an excellent narrator and I enjoyed her variety of voices. She gets an A+.
Looking for an audiobook I noticed this was available, and I’m very glad I did. While the start was a bit slow, and I admit it took me a few chapters to remember all the characters, I enjoyed the story quite a bit. Learning how Jess navigated her newfound knowledge and how it affected her relationships was compelling. Once again, I couldn’t help but empathize with her throughout the book.
The ending is just open enough to leave room for another sequel, but also ties the story up well enough that I don’t think one is necessary. Mia Hutchinson-Shaw was an excellent narrator and I enjoyed her variety of voices. She gets an A+.
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