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The Year of Silence

by Madison Smartt Bell · 1987

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Marian died by her own hand exactly one year ago. The author approaches Marian's death from the viewpoints of the people that touched her life including her lover, her best friend, and even her enemies.

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suicidesuicideMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of thisNew YorkNew YorkMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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