Book Review: Silence by Shusaku Endo - historic novel about the 17th century persecution of Christianity in Japan and a meditation about the Silence of God - A perfect book to read on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. This is a deeply morally ambiguous novel. It properly de-romanticizes persecution and martyrdom and at the same time explores the role of Judas as a model (not sure that is the right word) for us all. This is a book well worth reading, but I can understand why many are hostile or ambulant about its message.

The full review is at http://bookwi.se/silence-by-shusaku-endo/

Second review http://bookwi.se/silence-by-shusaku-endo-2/