Silence Is a Sense by Layla AlAmmar

Silence Is a Sense

Layla AlAmmar

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

A profound and life-affirming debut about migration, trauma, and the healing power of community. A young woman sits in her apartment in an unnamed English city, absorbed in watching the small dramas of her assorted neighbors through their windows...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
challenging 74%
reflective 70%
dark 59%
sad 53%
informative 29%
tense 27%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 6%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 20%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 41% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.05

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