Silence by Endo Shusakupremium off white cream pages Stitched binding Matte cover local premium copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Genre Novel 195 pages summary "Silence" by Shusaku Endo is not a series. It is a standalone historical and religious novel set in 17th century Japan. The story follows a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who travels to Japan to find his mentor, who is rumored to have renounced his faith. The novel explores themes of faith, cultural