The Silence by Don DeLillo

The Silence

Don DeLillo

128 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective fast-paced
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From one of the most dazzling and essential voices in American fiction, a timely and compelling novel set in the near future about five people gathered together in a Manhattan apartment, in the midst of a catastrophic event. Don DeLillo completed ...

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Moods

reflective 51%
dark 49%
challenging 48%
mysterious 40%
tense 32%
emotional 7%
funny 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
sad 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 55%
slow 27%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

2.47

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