Silence Is a Sense

In Silence Is a Sense, Layla AlAmmar unfolds the poignant journey of a mute refugee from Syria, who observes the lives of her neighbors in an unnamed British city while coping with her trauma. Through her anonymous magazine column, "the Voiceless," she attempts to articulate the refugee experience without revealing her identity. As she gradually ventures beyond her apartment and becomes entangled in her community, a hate crime forces her to confront her role as an observer versus an active participant. This beautifully crafted novel explores themes of memory, loss, and the essential nature of human connection for survival.