The Weight of Silence
by Heather Gudenkauf
The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 33.2K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 373 pages.
About The Weight of Silence
It happens quietly one August morning. As dawn's shimmering light drenches the humid Iowa air, two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night.Seven-year-old Calli Clark is sweet, gentle, a dreamer who suffers from selective mutism brought on by tragedy that pulled her deep into silence as a toddler.Calli's mother, Antonia, tried to be the best mother she could within the confines of marriage to a mostly absent, often angry husband. Now, though she denies that her husband could be involved in the possible abductions, she fears her decision to stay in her marriage has cost her more than her daughter's voice.Petra Gregory is Calli's best friend, her soul mate and her voice. But neither Petra nor Calli has been heard from since their disappearance was discovered. Desperate to find his child, Martin Gregory is forced to confront a side of himself he did not know existed beneath his intellectual, professorial demeanor.Now these families are tied by the question of what happened to their children. And the answer is trapped in the silence of unspoken family secrets.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Heather Gudenkauf |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 373 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 33,235 |
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What genre is The Weight of Silence?
The Weight of Silence is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Weight of Silence worth reading?
Based on 33.2K reader ratings, The Weight of Silence has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Weight of Silence?
The Weight of Silence has 373 pages.
Who wrote The Weight of Silence?
The Weight of Silence was written by Heather Gudenkauf. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Weight of Silence?
The ISBN-13 for The Weight of Silence is 9780778327400.0.
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