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A review by archer3
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Can history disappear if it's written in blood?"
This is one of the best historical fictions I've ever read. It took me a few pages to get used to the writing style, but once I did I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were incredibly lovable and the story was heartbreaking. (There were a few loose ends that were never tied up, but despite this the story still felt complete by the end - though my curiosity still lingers!)
So many WWII books focus solely on the atrocities inflicted upon the Jewish people, and it was enlightening to read something that focused on the tragedies experienced by other people affected by the war. It is important that all these experiences are shared, and I was shocked and disappointed that I'd never learned or been taught about the wreck of the Wilhelm Gustloff.
I appreciate how much research went into the writing of this book and I can't wait to read more of the author's work.
"'Just when you think this war has taken everything you loved, you meet someone and realize that somehow you still have more to give."'
This is one of the best historical fictions I've ever read. It took me a few pages to get used to the writing style, but once I did I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were incredibly lovable and the story was heartbreaking. (There were a few loose ends that were never tied up, but despite this the story still felt complete by the end - though my curiosity still lingers!)
So many WWII books focus solely on the atrocities inflicted upon the Jewish people, and it was enlightening to read something that focused on the tragedies experienced by other people affected by the war. It is important that all these experiences are shared, and I was shocked and disappointed that I'd never learned or been taught about the wreck of the Wilhelm Gustloff.
I appreciate how much research went into the writing of this book and I can't wait to read more of the author's work.
"'Just when you think this war has taken everything you loved, you meet someone and realize that somehow you still have more to give."'