A Period of History Seldom Explored in Fiction
The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys is a very atmospheric historical fiction novel which immerses readers in the tensions of 1950s Madrid, Spain under the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco. The author conducted a tremendous amount of research to craft this story, but the history is a natural component of the plot.
Since the novel is Young Adult, the primary characters are teens and young adults who face serious issues including poverty, corruption, and abandonment. There are many characters, but I had no issue tracking them. The short chapters propel the reader through this 500-page novel. Readers unfamiliar with the Spanish language should consult the helpful glossary contained in the book.
This title will get much attention since it’s a Book of the Month pick for October 2019. I hope many readers appreciate the story of Daniel and Ana and their families as much as I did. Thank you to BookishFirst and Penguin Random House for the ARC.
Since the novel is Young Adult, the primary characters are teens and young adults who face serious issues including poverty, corruption, and abandonment. There are many characters, but I had no issue tracking them. The short chapters propel the reader through this 500-page novel. Readers unfamiliar with the Spanish language should consult the helpful glossary contained in the book.
This title will get much attention since it’s a Book of the Month pick for October 2019. I hope many readers appreciate the story of Daniel and Ana and their families as much as I did. Thank you to BookishFirst and Penguin Random House for the ARC.