The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys

The Fountains of Silence

Ruta Sepetys

512 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark emotional informative slow-paced
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Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming guise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old D...

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Moods

emotional 79%
informative 64%
sad 42%
reflective 38%
dark 37%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 29%
challenging 27%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 23%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 30% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.28

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