Pursuing individual dreams in the face of difficulties
This is the second book by Ruta Sepetys that I have read. This book was complex set in Franco’s Spain. Daniel’s father has brought him and his Spanish mother to Spain so Daniel’s father can pursue the oil business that Franco is opening up for American businesses. Daniel is wanting to pursue a career as a photo journalist instead of the career that his father wants him to pursue in the oil business.
Ana works in the hotel and is assigned to take care of the needs of Daniel’s family. She wants the American Life that is shown in the American magazines in the hotel. She helps Daniel by going with him to take photos that tell a story for his portfolio. Through both Daniel’s and Ana’s story we see the pursuit to overcome the roadblocks to achieve their dreams while learning about Franco’s oppressive Spain, Ruta Sepetys does not disappoint. I leaned so much about Spain during this time period and fell in love with Daniel and Ana. Thank you Bookish First and Philomena Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Ana works in the hotel and is assigned to take care of the needs of Daniel’s family. She wants the American Life that is shown in the American magazines in the hotel. She helps Daniel by going with him to take photos that tell a story for his portfolio. Through both Daniel’s and Ana’s story we see the pursuit to overcome the roadblocks to achieve their dreams while learning about Franco’s oppressive Spain, Ruta Sepetys does not disappoint. I leaned so much about Spain during this time period and fell in love with Daniel and Ana. Thank you Bookish First and Philomena Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.