Moore, Brian: 1921-1999

Lies of Silence, 1990 - Language/Style

  • English Language Level: Moderate
    • Vocabulary – Most words are common adult English, with occasional terms tied to Irish culture or politics.

      Sentence Structure – The sentences are generally clear and straightforward, making them easy to follow.

      Dialogue and Narrative – The dialogue is natural, but some narrative passages explore complex emotions.

      Contextual Challenge – Understanding the Northern Ireland Troubles adds moderate difficulty to comprehension.

  • The vocabulary, sentence structure, and emotional themes require some careful reading and inference without being overly difficult.