Lisa Roy's 'Alles ist Gold' novel review
Lisa Roy's novel 'Alles ist Gold' is reviewed as a feel-good road story reminiscent of German films like '25 km/h'. Protagonist Jana, in her late 20s, recently separated, stuck in career and academia, and pregnant after a class reunion, spontaneously travels to Italy with acquaintance Miral. Despite clichés, the book succeeds through humor, unexpected twists (e.g., Jana finding peace by drinking holy water), and sharp psychological insight into toxic thought spirals. The second half leans into kitsch, but genuine emotions prevail. The novel made the list of best books in July 2026.
Key facts
- Novel 'Alles ist Gold' by Lisa Roy
- Plot: Jana, late 20s, recently separated, pregnant, travels to Italy with Miral
- Comparable to German feel-good road movies like '25 km/h'
- Highlights: humor, surprising twists, psychological depth
- Jana finds peace by drinking holy water
- Second half contains some kitsch
- Book made best books list for July 2026
- Review published on kulturnews.de
Entities
Artists
- Lisa Roy
Institutions
- kulturnews.de
Locations
- Italy
- Germany