The Conversion of Japan
- Shusaku Endo has his work cut out for him, being the leading Catholic novelist in a land of bright people who are not particularly religious. Julian Moynahan reviews "The Samurai." Free registration required. [New York Times]
- http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/08/24/nnp/1087.html

"Silence" by Shusaku Endo
- In-depth book review by David Kopp.
- http://www.davidkopp.com/reading/silence.htm