Books matching: tragedy of the wilhelm gustloff
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Save:'Salt to the Sea' by Ruta Sepetys is a gripping historical fiction novel set during World War II, focusing on the little-known tragedy of the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff. The story follows the journeys of four main characters - Emilia, Florian, Joana, and Alfred - as they navigate the dangers of war and come together as refugees fleeing the Soviet advance. The narrative is presented through short chapters from the perspectives of these characters, providing a multi-dimensional view of their struggles and the events leading up to the maritime disaster.
The novel expertly weaves together the individual stories of the characters, highlighting their fears, hopes, and secrets amidst the backdrop of wartime Europe. The alternating viewpoints offer a comprehensive portrayal of the harrowing experiences faced by refugees during WWII, culminating in the tragic sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff which becomes a focal point of the narrative, shedding light on a lesser-known historical event.
I shook my head. No, it didn’t hurt. I was half-deaf but I wasn’t numb. The nurse’s face was inches from mine. Her mouth was close and her breath was in my ear. I closed my eyes, fighting like hell to...
