The Silence of Bones, June Hur
The Silence of Bones, June Hur
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The Silence of Bones

Author: June Hur

Narrator: Greta Jung

Unabridged: 12 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/21/2020


Synopsis

June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh.

I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;
Ears, but I mustn't hear;
Eyes, but I mustn't see.

1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.

As they delve deeper into the dead woman's secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder.

But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.

Praise for The Silence of Bones:

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"At once haunting and evocative, June Hur's The Silence of Bones is a gorgeous, tightly-woven debut. Prepare to delve deep into the lush and dangerous world of Korea in the 1800's for a page-turner you won't soon forget." —Hafsah Faizal, New York Times-bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame

"This gripping drama is definitely one you're not going to want to miss." —Buzzfeed

Reviews

Goodreads review by June on August 05, 2023

THE SILENCE OF BONES is, in part, my love letter to Korean history. I was born in South Korea, but I was raised in Canada, and spent all of my teenage years obsessing over British history, Jane Austen and BBC dramas. In short, I grew up knowing almost nothing about Korean history, except for the bri......more

Goodreads review by Regan on June 09, 2023

really really enjoyed this! The atmosphere and the historical setting were truly top notch!......more

Goodreads review by jessica on January 16, 2022

even though this is JHs debut book, this is everything i love about her stories. i enjoyed the murder investigation and police procedure, the intriguing politics of the social classes, the atmosphere of historical korea and the inclusion of real events and people. the pacing is a bit slow, but i was......more

Goodreads review by Sumit on July 27, 2021

I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak; Ears, but I mustn't hear; Eyes, but I mustn't see. Set in the 19th Century in Joseon, Korea The Silence of Bones is a wonderfully written mystery set in a historical time period that is unique for YA. Sixteen-year-old Seol is an orphan and Indentured to t......more

Goodreads review by Amélie on August 31, 2018

This book, you guys. My heart just filled with ten thousand rivers of emotions and tears. Set in Korea in the 1800s, TEN THOUSAND RIVERS follows the journey of Seol, a girl indentured to the police bureau who becomes caught up in an investigation of a murder. She quickly becomes entangled with the d......more