i'm neither familiar with the short story, nor the movie. but i'll take a look!
would you recommend reading the novella first?
the only thing i'd like a warning for atm is suicide and self-harm. do those come up in the story?

agreed! i also like how nature is almost a force of its own in the short story...

true, the great silence is more of an essay than a short story. i read it as part of a short story collection which is why i rec'ed it as such.

either way, i'm so glad you liked my recommendations! it's always fun to share stuff i enjoyed :D