'If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things' by Jon McGregor captures a single day in the life of ordinary people on an English street, as they navigate their lives of routine and quiet existence. With the precision of a poet, McGregor unveils the tapestry of their inner worlds, their unspoken dreams, and the simmering undercurrents of unrequited love and secret aspirations. As the day unfolds, an unforeseen and devastating incident occurs, transforming their quotidian tranquility into a haunting memory that will forever alter their reality. This novel is a profound exploration of the unnoticed beauty and underlying tragedy of everyday life, presented with a narrative as lyrical as it is gripping.