Official Review: What Remains Unsaid by Audrey Kalman

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Re: Official Review: What Remains Unsaid by Audrey Kalman

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kandscreeley wrote: 07 Oct 2018, 07:35
Kajori50 wrote: 07 Oct 2018, 04:43 This seems like a psychological thriller with a twist. The story of Sean, and his dysfunctional family really drew my interest.

Thank you for the great review.
Thanks. It is a different take on the psychological thriller. Let me know if you decide to read it.

I will be sure to do that. :)
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Fozia-Bajwa wrote: 07 Oct 2018, 14:16 I have read your review of the book What Remains Unsaid by Audrey Kalman. From all of the psychological thrillers you have chosen a wonderful topic of the book for the review. Family unit and its analysis is a core issue of the present age.
It's definitely an interesting topic. Worth reading. Thanks for commenting.
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LV2R wrote: 07 Oct 2018, 19:59 Do you mean that the whole story was told while Sean held a gun to his mother's head? That sounds scary, and I wonder what happened in the end? I know you can't reveal the end without spoiling the book, but I am not sure I want to read it to find out.
Yes. They were having a conversation with flashbacks during that time. It was a somewhat predictable ending. Very interesting.
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kandscreeley wrote: 08 Oct 2018, 08:29
Fozia-Bajwa wrote: 07 Oct 2018, 14:16 I have read your review of the book What Remains Unsaid by Audrey Kalman. From all of the psychological thrillers you have chosen a wonderful topic of the book for the review. Family unit and its analysis is a core issue of the present age.
It's definitely an interesting topic. Worth reading. Thanks for commenting.

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That is such a compelling premise - why would a son hold his mother at gunpoint? My mind is churning already. I do hope the errors get fixed though.
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inaramid wrote: 09 Oct 2018, 19:40 That is such a compelling premise - why would a son hold his mother at gunpoint? My mind is churning already. I do hope the errors get fixed though.
Yes, the errors need to be remedied. However, it's a very unique premise. It isn't quite what you might think. It definitely makes you think about your own relationships. Thanks.
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Why-o-why do people think they don't need to pay a professional editor? It is such a same when errors slip through and get in the way of the enjoyment of a book.
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CommMayo wrote: 10 Oct 2018, 11:54 Why-o-why do people think they don't need to pay a professional editor? It is such a same when errors slip through and get in the way of the enjoyment of a book.
Yes! I've seen so many like that. They could be fabulous but for the editing. Thanks for commenting.
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I think I would enjoy delving into Sean's mind and finding out the whys of his actions.
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teacherjh wrote: 11 Oct 2018, 20:01 I think I would enjoy delving into Sean's mind and finding out the whys of his actions.
I hope you get a chance to read this one and enjoy. Thanks for commenting.
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I love the premise of this book with Sean holding a gun to his mother's head. That would definitely draw me into the story. Sounds like some well-crafted characters too. Pity about the editing. Why do so many authors seem to miss this crucial step? Nice review, thanks.
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joshfee77 wrote: 12 Oct 2018, 15:51 I love the premise of this book with Sean holding a gun to his mother's head. That would definitely draw me into the story. Sounds like some well-crafted characters too. Pity about the editing. Why do so many authors seem to miss this crucial step? Nice review, thanks.
You do ask a great question. I don't know why authors don't get their book edited. Still, the book had a lot of merit. Thanks.
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It's horrifying that Sean demands his mom's attention by putting a gun to her head. This is quite dysfunctional as you put it. Seems like a neat character driven book. Thanks for a wonderful review.
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Quinto wrote: 13 Oct 2018, 20:46 It's horrifying that Sean demands his mom's attention by putting a gun to her head. This is quite dysfunctional as you put it. Seems like a neat character driven book. Thanks for a wonderful review.
Oh... It definitely is. I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for commenting.
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What would drive a man to hold his mother at gunpoint just to get her attention? This story reminds me of Psycho with the mother-and-son focus.

Too bad the editing botched the reading experience. Another of your awesome reviews, Sarah!
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