A darkly witty debut about marriage, communication and the art of answering back
Rory Dunlop studied Classics at Oxford and worked as a teacher and journalist before being called to the Bar. He spent a year in Strasbourg, writing judgments for the European Court of Human Rights, failing to learn French and falling in love with Lika. They now have two daughters and live in London. He's written a text book on immigration law and several book reviews for the Spectator and, very occasionally, people read his tweets.
'Funny, sad, intelligent, gripping -- does everything you hope a
novel will do. Brilliant'
*Thomas Mogford*
'A touching, even-handed and thoroughly engaging tale of love,
jealousy and fatherhood'
*Jim Crace, multi-award-winning author of Harvest*
'At first it's a bitter-sweet love story, then it turns dark and
harsh, then it's sour-sweet again, and you have to keep turning the
page to find out where this intricate, irresistible novel is going
to take you next'.
*Ferdinand Mount*
Dunlop's writing is quite mesmerising and insightful. I think it is
well written, original and would make an interesting TV adaptation.
Readers who enjoy Nick Hornby and David Nicholls will enjoy this
novel. It reminded me a little of the film "The Break Up" which
also charts the ups and downs of a couple
*Bibliomaniac UK*
Very enjoyable. I was totally captivated by the story which managed
to be realistic with being boring. It's a real gem of a book and
deserves to sell loads
*Netgalley Reader*
When therapist Jack sees his wife growing close to another man, his
jealousy threatens to ruin his relationship and career
*Grazia Magazine*
A bittersweet examination of a marriage that has faltered due to
miscommunication, misunderstanding and mistrust. Their exchanges
deal with health scares, clothes and jealousy, but it's the
seemingly unbridgeable gap between words and feelings that
illustrate how unhappiness arrives
*Daily Mail*
I think we can all relate to the story of Jack and Laura - a
separated couple who don't see eye-to-eye on exactly what caused
the dissolution of their relationship. This tale focuses on all the
things in a relationship left unsaid. The story is told mostly
through Jack's diary and emails back and forth between the couple
creating an interesting perspective. It's funny, dark and rings way
too close to home!
*Instyle Magazine*
An interesting, sharp and thought - provoking story with a very
suitable title - it was really about things that the characters
didn't say to each other. It was a deep read, and it gave a great
insight into the soul of a marriage that want to survive but is
also not sure if it's the best idea. Real, sharp and honest,
showing how it really is and that relationships aren't so easy and
showing the importance of communication
*On My Bookshelf*
This is an emotional read but there is also plenty of humour and
sarcasm
*Book Literati*
I gave this book 5 stars because not only was it well written with
a steady upbeat pace but the style of the book was unusual and
quirky
*Breakaway Reviewers*
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and would recommend it to anyone
who likes a good love story...warm, rich and fulfilling without
being cloying or overly sentimental. Overall What We Didn't Say is
one of the best books I have read all year - a real delight
*CultureFly*
' Dunlop tells a darkly funny...tale of a marriage in crisis. By
offering both parties' perspectives and a light touch on the
subject of marital break-up, What We Didn't Say recalls the
shifting points of view of novels like One Day by David Nicholls
and Laura Barnett's recent debut The Versions of Us. Dunlop also
pays homage to the domestic noir genre. A psychotic model, a
tabloid media out for blood and two unreliable narrators in Laura
and Jack add a sense of menace that should appeal to fans of SJ
Watson's Before I Go To Sleep.'
*The Irish Times*
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