The Silence by Don DeLillo

The Silence

Don DeLillo

128 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective fast-paced

Description

From one of the most dazzling and essential voices in American fiction, a timely and compelling novel set in the near future about five people gathered together in a Manhattan apartment, in the midst of a catastrophic event. Don DeLillo completed ...

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Moods

challenging 53%
reflective 50%
dark 48%
mysterious 35%
tense 32%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 52%
slow 29%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

2.44

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