This was so brilliant, I've been very into historical fiction lately and especially World War II but this book tells a story not a lot of people talk about. Normally in WWII books we get only to sides: the good British side and the bad German side, but history is much more complicated than that and when it comes to good and bad, civilians were just trying to survive. If you read this book, read also the author's note, I think it contributes to the meaning of the book as much as the story itself. There Ruta Sepetys explains why she decided to tell the story and she asked for us not to forget about these people's voice. People from countries that were caught in the middle of brutality and we don't know much about, countries that now don't exist any more or that exist under some other name. Those stories are just as important as the mainstream WWII stories and they must be heard with the same respect. I love that this book dealt with those things, but I also loved the narrative and the POVs, they were so different from each other, each with their own voice, with their own secrets and truths, each with their own values and morals. The writing was fantastic. Highly recommend this one if you're looking for a historical fiction book.Fear is a hunter. It encircles us when we are unarmed and least expect it. And then we are forced to make decisions
Review:Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
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