The Fountains of Silence is one of the most interesting historical fiction novels that I've read in awhile. There was a great balance between hopefulness and tragedy to really leave a lasting mark.
The individual stories portrayed between Ana, Daniel, and the other characters kept the story fast paced. Although the book is a semi-lengthy 474 pages, the short chapters keep it from seeming too overwhelming.
During the story, I found myself rooting for Ana and Daniel's love story, but also rooting for truth and justice in their community. I liked that the ending fast forwarded 18 years into the future so the reader could see what the characters had been up to and that there was a glimmer of justice for these people. The Fountains of Silence is a great choice for readers of historical fiction, especially if you like The Light Between Oceans or The Nightingale.
The individual stories portrayed between Ana, Daniel, and the other characters kept the story fast paced. Although the book is a semi-lengthy 474 pages, the short chapters keep it from seeming too overwhelming.
During the story, I found myself rooting for Ana and Daniel's love story, but also rooting for truth and justice in their community. I liked that the ending fast forwarded 18 years into the future so the reader could see what the characters had been up to and that there was a glimmer of justice for these people. The Fountains of Silence is a great choice for readers of historical fiction, especially if you like The Light Between Oceans or The Nightingale.