Jeann is an Aussie blogger and reader who loves to read, write and geek out. Yes! Austin Marks on ( Log Out / Like truly, a lot. | Emilia is going to be one of my favourite fictional women for a while to come. I am sooooo glad you liked this one Jenna. When Hollis learns of political machinations that will affect her future in ways that she abhors, she faces a difficult decision. Each of the characters’ stories were meaningful and heartbreaking, and I felt like I was there experiencing not only their present but also their pasts with them. I definitely did some research on the Wilhelm Gustloff afterwards as well! If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar. I was actually okay throughout most of the book and thought I'd make it through without crying but then I got to that one scene where Florian is trying to get Emilia to connect with Halinka and he says "She is Poland." Because she’s Polish, she travels off-road to not get discovered by the Germans. It was so good, probably one of my favorites. Salt to the Sea was an extremely well researched novel. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Salt to the Sea Review: WWII Historical Fiction at its Finest. And then it being well written on top of that? Alfred Frick, a young German with an ego the size of a ship, who knows Adolf Hitler’s propaganda like the back of his hand. 18,265 reviews. , a historical fiction novel written by Ruta Sepetys and published in 2016, tells the story of WWII from the perspective of three refugees and a low-ranked German. Emilia Stożek, a 15-year-old Polish girl, who tries her best to survive, and help others, despite her advanced pregnancy. I have been thinking of starting a channel for ages, but I have never gotten around to it. I have heard nothing but awesome things about this book so far…I don't know why I haven't read it yet! Hollis relies on the family to teach her about Isolten customs and secretly falls in love with Silas, the oldest son, even though a relationship with him would mean relinquishing Jameson and the throne. TEEN FICTION This book shook me! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Themes related to immigration and young women’s taking charge of their lives don’t quite lift this awkwardly written volume above other royal romances. ( Log Out / I've adored this author's previous historical fiction, so I'm sure I'll love this one as much, or more. He was so dislikeable but also very realistic. But the hype for this book was incredible! ; I can’t believe that so many happenings of the world war are already forgotten, and it’s only been a few decades. Synopsis: Salt to the Sea is a book set in East Prussia during the last year of WW2 and is about four young people: Alfred, Emilia, Joana and Florian. Ahh I'm so glad you loved this! And finally, there’s Alfred, a Nazi soldier with ambition on his mind. My recent post The Boundless Sublime – Who Doesn’t Love a Good Cult? I had read one Ruta Sepetys book before, So this story is set in the last year of WWII, in Germany. Jenna is an Aussie blogger and reader who loves to indulge in great books and great food. Will definitely be picking that one up soon because Salt to the Sea was superb. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This will probably be on my favourites list of this year as well. Salt to the Sea isn’t really. SPOILER FREE REVIEW Synopsis (Taken from Goodreads.com): Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies…and war. Are you on YouTube? They all have their own reasons for trying to escape/run away. It’s hard to comprehend how she manages to string words together into such perfect sentences that tug at your heartstrings. It is a blast and a snowstorm and it swept me away completely. RELEASE DATE: Nov. 29, 2011. See, the problem with me is that I'm really not a fan of historical fiction unless it's like, Code Name Verity or The Book Thief. She’s so kind, strong and smart, it’s hard not to admire her. ‧ Yup, I am a weirdo. I mean, so many raving reviews. It’s ridiculous. As thousands of desperate refugees flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and… Change ), Winter, 1945.
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