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for The Silent Period
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Lynn D. (Kingston, NY)
Beyond Words
This book is for readers interested in introspective stories exploring the very use of language. Language is part of what makes us human and allows us to have relationships and to find our places in the world. But words can be empty, and can hurt us. The Silent Period goes deep into what happens when a person chooses silence as a way to authenticity.
A young woman begins by giving up social media and then progresses to giving up speaking and choosing a life of silence. Ironically, social media has a lot to say about this. The writing, and Cristina's transformation is the focus here. It will stay with you long after the last page.
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Tracy B. (Pittsboro, NC)
The silent period
A very different topic. The characters were well developed. I could visualize them. Yet I struggled with Christina. Maybe that is the point and why she chooses silence is never clear to me. Does it need to be clear to the reader? The Evangelization section made more sense to me than the writing about what was going on in Christina's mind. Okay it didn't click for me. I'm sure this topic/genre will interest other readers.
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Jennie R. (Plymouth, MN)
Draw your own conclusions…
My initial thoughts were that this story was about a quirky self-absorbed (though aren't we all to a certain extent?) young woman, and I didn't think I would enjoy it. As her story continued, however, and her relationships with friends, lovers, and family were developed, I realized that this was a young woman who was perhaps (likely) descending into schizophrenia (just my opinion!) and really got into the novel.
I feel the story would have been improved by winding the chapters from Part 2 throughout the entire book, rather all together at the end. I also would've liked to learn more about at least one of her 'followers'. In spite of that criticism, I enjoyed Cristina's story and continue to think about her.
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Jennifer H. (Mount Laurel, NJ)
Interesting Read
I gave this book 3.5 stars. I was captivated by the concept of what the FMC was doing. I never thought that I had understood her motives, until I read Part 2. That is where the book lost me a bit. It was helpful to understand what happened in the story from another character's perspective, but that portion of the book needed to be broken up more than it was.
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Kathryn
Silent Period ,a tough read
I had a tough time getting through the noise of the main character’s constant self doubts and issues about being criticized for her voiced opinions. I found it needlessly wordy and not engaging. The observations about her chosen lifestyle from her lovers and family were more interesting. Loved the cover.
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Sarah B. (Crofton, MD)
Interesting topic
This book brought up so many interesting topics and questions. If you like My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, I think this book with appeal to you. If you do not like books with little dialogue, this book is not for you.
I loved the ideas and happy I read the book, but the pacing felt a bit off to me and it felt like some of the ideas could be condensed down.
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Mar S.
3.5 star read
I enjoyed this book for the most part. There were some very slow moments, but then it would pick back up to regain my interest.
The idea of the book was very interesting to me. For that reason, I would recommend it to book clubs.
