Unspeakable Things | Jess Lourey

Title: Unspeakable Things
Author: Jess Lourey


I will start out by saying that this book is beautifully written. Lourey's technique is pretty flawless, and I enjoyed reading this book immensely.

I can't say a whole lot about this book plot-wise without giving it away completely, but I will say there is a main plot and a subplot, and I'm a little confused about which is which, or if they are interchangeable. There are heartbreaking things going on in the main character's (first person narrator's) life that are never fully resolved, but the implication that they will be was somewhat satisfying.

I am not a fan of loose ends, especially when people of power are potentially involved. I want to believe justice will be served. That said, I choose to believe that all of the villains in this book get what they deserve.

This book is based on true events, and makes it all the more disturbing. I am not familiar with the historical account of what actually happened in this small town, but the idea that any of it could be true is horrifying. That said, I could easily see this being a really gripping miniseries. Amazon or Netflix, get on that ASAP.

Four out of five stars. I hope to record a podcast episode about this book this evening. Feel free to contact me with anything you'd like me to address.

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READING PROGRESS:

 No Tomorrow by Luke Jennings: 78%
Rose Madder by Stephen King: 46%
Late Last Night by Lilian Darcy: 52%
Last Day by Luanne Rice: NOW STARTING

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