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God's Silence

Franz Wright
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God's Silence

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2006

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Franz Wright

God's Silence

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

God's Silence is a poetry collection by Franz Wright, capturing themes of spirituality, existential contemplation, and personal introspection. Wright's work explores the human condition, addressing faith, mortality, and redemption. His evocative language and imagery invite readers to reflect on the silence between divine presence and absence, probing deeply into the complexities of belief and personal experience.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.2

644 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

God's Silence by Franz Wright is lauded for its profound exploration of spirituality and personal struggle, with critics praising its evocative and poignant language. However, some feel its introspection can be overly dense, risking alienation. The collection stands out for its raw honesty and emotional depth, appealing to those who appreciate deeply personal poetry.

Who should read this

Who Should Read God's Silence?

A reader who enjoys God's Silence by Franz Wright likely appreciates introspective poetry exploring themes of faith, loss, and redemption. Fans of Mary Oliver's Devotions or Rainer Maria Rilke's The Book of Hours might find similar resonance in Wright’s meditative and deeply personal style.

4.2

644 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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