Silence

Set in 17th-century Japan, 'Silence' follows a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who faces persecution and struggles with his faith. Endo's novel is a powerful exploration of faith, doubt, and cultural clash, offering profound insights into the human condition and the complexities of belief.

Silence was written by Shusaku Endo, from Japan. First published in 1966.

Silence has received the following recognition: Tanizaki Prize 1966.

Silence is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 31/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in faith and doubt, cultural clash, persecution.

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Silence is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

Silence originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.