Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey

Unspeakable Things

Jess Lourey

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

296 pages | first published 2020

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Inspired by a terrifying true story from the author’s hometown, a heart-pounding novel of suspense about a small Minnesota community where nothing is as quiet—or as safe—as it seems. Cassie McDowell’s life in 1980s Minnesota seems perfectly who...
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Summary of 1980 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 69%
tense 65%
sad 37%
emotional 31%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.5

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