I devoured this book in a few sittings - it's was utterly gripping and thought-provoking. On the surface, the plot might appear simple - a Syrian refugee is observing her neighbors. However, the book encapsulates really terrible experiences and analyses a phenomenon of trauma. AlAmmar's writing is intellectually stimulating, providing an opportunity to enjoy a really masterfully constructed story. I truly enjoyed the ride.

Important, empowering, topical; "Silence is a sense" is a well-written and heart-breaking novel that delves into the themes of humanity, immigration, race and trauma.

Inspiring, informative, powerful. What a story.
This is a ne le following a young Syrian woman from happy student in her homeland, through the horrors of war and the further horrors as she escapes to seek refuge elsewhere. Elsewhere is a small city in the UK, where she begins her studies again whilst also writing about her experiences as “voiceless” for various publications.
For she is mute, due to the effects of PTSD and the trauma she carries. As part of her new solitary life, with no friends and family she closely observes her neighbours in the tower block complex in which she now lives. And in doing so sees more than she maybe should. But without a voice how can she get the stories out.

A compelling and heartbreaking story of what it rapturous means to be a refugee. Highly recommend

* spoiler alert ** 3.5 stars

Definitely a lot to think about after this read.
How someone views our world,having escaped the brutality of their own.... and she does view it,looking right into the windows of her neighbours flats.
Left mute after the trauma of escaping her own country,the best way to communicate,is through print.
But that in itself causes problems.
A very interesting look at life and its problems,be they big or small.