55 pages 1 hour read

Jess Lourey

Unspeakable Things

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and well-developed characters. Critics highlight its gripping, dark plot and Lourey's skillful evocation of small-town life. Some readers, however, find the pacing uneven and the subject matter disturbing. Overall, it's viewed as a compelling yet unsettling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Unspeakable Things?

Readers who relish gripping, suspenseful tales with a strong psychological element and a touch of true crime will appreciate Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects or Tana French’s In the Woods will find thematically similar explorations of dark secrets and small-town mysteries captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Historical Fiction
Themes
Identity: Gender
Identity: Sexuality
Relationships: Family
Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence