What We Didn't Say

'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 -- Eithne Farry * 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.' -- Sarah Gilmartin * The Irish Times *