What We Didn't Say is quite an interesting and original read. I found the concept fascinating. Basically, Jack and Laura has been separated for two years and Jack has been writing a diary recording everything that led to this separation and what happened to him in the last two years. After meeting Laura again he sends it to her and she sends it back with her own comments and remarks. This made for a really fun read as Laura's sarcastic comments were hilarious but also to the point.
Thanks to this narrative, we get to know both characters quite well and soon realise they are far from perfect. They both have made many mistakes and sometimes I wasn't even sure if they were really telling everything as it happened... but you couldn't but care for them and wish the best for them. Jack drove me a bit crazy, he always thought the worst, and also, why didn't they just talk to each other?And I think the story dragged a bit too much in some chapters as I felt like we were stuck, not really moving forward with the story (I guess it reflected the situation the characters were in but it was a bit frustrating). I have to admit though that the ending surprised me and fitted really well with the story.
All in all What We Didn't Say might not be the most entertaining story you'll ever read but I found it really interesting and sharp. A great insight to a failing marriage that will remind you of the importance of honesty and trust.
Thanks to this narrative, we get to know both characters quite well and soon realise they are far from perfect. They both have made many mistakes and sometimes I wasn't even sure if they were really telling everything as it happened... but you couldn't but care for them and wish the best for them. Jack drove me a bit crazy, he always thought the worst, and also, why didn't they just talk to each other?And I think the story dragged a bit too much in some chapters as I felt like we were stuck, not really moving forward with the story (I guess it reflected the situation the characters were in but it was a bit frustrating). I have to admit though that the ending surprised me and fitted really well with the story.
All in all What We Didn't Say might not be the most entertaining story you'll ever read but I found it really interesting and sharp. A great insight to a failing marriage that will remind you of the importance of honesty and trust.