Book Club - Silence by Shusaku Endo
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About the book
Our next book is Silence by Shusaku Endo.
It tells the story of a young Jesuit priest in the 17th century, who is sent to Japan at the height of the persecution of the 'kirishitan', the small Christian community in Japan.
Considered a masterpiece, this book was also turned into a film by Martin Scorsese: trailer
Practical details
- 📍 Kathedraal, Groenplaats 21, Antwerp
- 📅 October 12th, 19:00
- 📖 Please read the full novel beforehand
Newcomers welcome — whether you're a regular at Inklings Antwerp or joining us for the first time, all that's needed is that you've read the book and want to talk about it seriously.