A review by thelizardqueen
Silence by Shūsaku Endō

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A masterpiece. An excellent example of epistolary fiction. Raises crucial questions of faith and international influence. A must for students of Asian history.