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The Silent Land

Graham Joyce
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The Silent Land

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Graham Joyce

The Silent Land

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Magical Realism
Setting

Pyrenees • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Silent Land, individuals Zoe and Jake confront a mysterious, deserted landscape following an avalanche during their skiing holiday. Stripped of standard reality's dynamics, they navigate an eerie realm where the past and present blur. As they unravel the mystery surrounding their situation, both face profound truths about life, love, and the nature of existence.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.9

5,363 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Silent Land by Graham Joyce captivates with its atmospheric storytelling and exploration of existential themes. Readers praise its compelling character dynamics and haunting setting. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative resolution lacking depth. Overall, the novel intrigues with its blend of mystery and emotional insight.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Silent Land?

Readers who appreciate The Silent Land by Graham Joyce are drawn to psychological thrillers with a touch of the supernatural. Fans of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold and The Road by Cormac McCarthy will enjoy its ethereal atmosphere and exploration of life and mortality.

3.9

5,363 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Magical Realism
Setting

Pyrenees • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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