Review & Blog Tour: The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf
Calli Clark is a sweet, innocent seven year old girl. Yet as a toddler, she suffered an unspeakable tragedy and hasn’t uttered a word in three years. Her best friend is Petra Gregory. Petra doesn’t seem to mind that Calli doesn’t speak. they are soul mates, using non-verbal means to communicate.
One summer morning, both young girls go missing. Calli’s mother, Antonia, can’t seem to face the fact that her abusive husband, Griff, is involved. Petra’s father, Martin, is a warm and loving man. Yet his daughter’s disappearance forces him to reveal a harsh side that has thus far remained hidden. He will stop at nothing to find his daughter and punish the individual who has taken her.
The Weight of Silence
The entire novel is fast-paced and riveting. The short chapters keep the momentum moving. There are so many twists and turns and secrets revealed. This is guaranteed to be a book that will keep your attention. Don’t plan on starting it if you don’t have time to complete it, because it will literally grab you and won’t let you go.
I would definitely recommend this as a book club read. There are so many aspects that could be discussed, starting with Calli’s mutism, the trauma she experienced, family secrets, it goes on and on. This is guaranteed to be a book that must be talked about!
Thank you to TLC Book Tours for giving me the opportunity to participate in this tour! To read more about the author, Heather Gudenkauf, and to visit the other blogs participating in the tour, please visit Heather’s tour page!
Wow, that sounds engrossing! I can’t wait to read it.
Yes, I agree with Kathy! Sounds engrossing and spooky and great!
Thank you for taking the time to read The Weight of Silence and for the great review! I hope that book clubs enjoy discussing the many issues found in the book and look forward to hear their reactions.
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This does look like a great candidate for a book group discussion. Thanks for letting us know about THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE!
p.s. just noticed the boots in your header – fantastic!
Thank you for great review Jenn..have been looking at this one..now it is a “gotta read” ! If only it were available outside the US for my Sony
I agree this book will grab you and not let you go! I think people forget that fast paced novels can also be very deep and great for book club discussions.
I’m really glad you liked this book, Jenn! Thank you for your (as always) thoughtful review!
I agree with you. It’s a grab you by the throat kind of book.
Oh my gosh, I am reading this book right now! I started it this morning and am tempted to be reading at work right now, but I guess I’ll wait until I get home! It is really good so far
I love books about family secrets. You never know where they might lead you. There are times when I also really enjoy short chapters. If I don’t have much time to read it gives you a good stopping spot.
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Great review. I’ve been hearing so much about this one from the blogosphere and really want to read it!