A review by t_wayne
The Silent Cry by Kenzaburō Ōe

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Intense, monumental and foreboding. This novel is a challenging read, those that brave it are rewarded with harrowing reflections of the soul and Japanese society in the post WWII era. You will be unsettled and disturbed.