The Silence
The Silence
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2020s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Silence by Don DeLillo, individuals find themselves grappling with the sudden loss of digital technology and communication, confronting a world where silence prevails. As they navigate this disorienting reality, the novel explores themes of human connection and dependence on technology.
Unnerving
Mysterious
Contemplative
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Silence by Don DeLillo delivers a minimalist narrative that some praise for its timely depiction of technological collapse and existential dread. Others critique it for a lack of depth, feeling more like a sketch than a full novel. The work provokes thought on human connection but may disappoint those seeking a more developed plot and character exploration.
Who Should Read The Silence?
A reader who enjoys The Silence by Don DeLillo would appreciate thought-provoking, dystopian narratives exploring modern anxieties. Fans of Orwell's 1984 or McCarthy's The Road would resonate with its bleak yet compelling portrayal of technology and human connection.
15,418 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2020s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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