Silence
by Shūsaku Endō, William Johnston
Silence by Shūsaku Endō, William Johnston holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 11.9K reader ratings. First published in 1966. The book spans 219 pages.
About Silence
"In my opinion one of the finest novels of our time." - Graham Greene
Shusaku Endo is Japan's foremost novelist, and Silence is generally regarded to be his masterpiece. In a perfect fusion of treatment and theme, this powerful novel tells the story of a seventeenth-century Portuguese priest in Japan at the height of the fearful persecution of the small Christian community.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Shūsaku Endō, William Johnston |
| Published | 1966 |
| Pages | 219 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,917 |
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What genre is Silence?
Silence is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Silence worth reading?
Based on 11.9K reader ratings, Silence has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Silence?
Silence has 219 pages.
Who wrote Silence?
Silence was written by Shūsaku Endō, William Johnston. It was first published in 1966.
What is the ISBN for Silence?
The ISBN-13 for Silence is 9780800871860.0.
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