The Silence of Snakes

by Lewis W. Green

Book Overview

The Silence of Snakes is a masterwork, with the harsh cruelties of life shown in vivid relief against the staggering beauty of the land itself. It is a book that provokes both terror and joy with its... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895870401
• ISBN13: 9780895870407
• Release Date: November 1984
• Publisher: J.F. Blair
• Length: 343 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A fantastic work

This work, Silence of Snakes, is an extremely well crafted piece of prose. Set in the North Carolina mountains early in the 20th century, the sense of place is incredibly strong and faithful to the land and the people. This is a beautiful combination of a study of mountain folk, the redemption of a drunken newspaper man, and a gruesome murder. Mr Green's voice is true and steady throughout the book and he does not disappoint. The story and the images will stay with you for a long time, like a disturbing, comforting, gritty echo of long ago.