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"Voices from Silence" by Douglas Unger is a poignant exploration of Argentina's brutal military dictatorship (1976-1983). The novel follows Diego, an American who returns to Argentina in the mid-1980s to investigate the disappearance of two sons from a family he once lived with. Through his inquiry, the narrative uncovers the tragic impact of the regime's terror, revealing both the personal and political ramifications of the junta’s atrocities. Unger contrasts Diego’s detective work with the harrowing testimony of the family’s patriarch, highlighting the stark reality of human rights abuses during this dark period in Argentine history.