The Silent Period

In The Silent Period, Cristina Martino, a 28-year-old woman living in Turin, Italy, embarks on a profound journey of withdrawal from the world after deleting her social media profiles. What begins as a simple digital detox evolves into an extraordinary act of self-effacement as she stops speaking and fades into silence, prompting her successful elder sister, Elena, to delve into a strange and quiet realm in search of her. This slender novel explores themes of solitude, connection, and the nature of silence, revealing the complexities of both chosen and imposed isolation.