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Salt to the Sea

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The author of Between Shades of Gray returns to WWII in this epic novel that shines a light on one of the war's most devastating—yet unknown—tragedies. In 1945, World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia, and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, almost all of them with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer toward safety. Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people aboard must fight for the same thing: survival.Told in alternating points of view, and perfect for fans of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, Erik Larson's critically…
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  • dirshared an impression3 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    🎯Worthwhile
    💧Soppy

    it’s so boring in the first half, but started to become exciting when the characters boarding the ship. The ending is breaking my heart!

  • Habitante de libroshared an impression6 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    🔮Hidden Depths
    💡Learnt A Lot
    🎯Worthwhile
    💧Soppy

    Reality can be worse than fiction.

Quotes

  • Викторияhas quoted7 years ago
    Was there a bird for the souls of people like me?
  • Викторияhas quoted7 years ago
    He wanted to tell her things.
    She hoped he would tell her things.
    But he would not.
  • Susana Algarahas quoted2 years ago
    She is salt to the sea.

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