The Fountains of Silence was an unexpected adventure through Spain from the mid-1950's through the mid-1970's. The historic perspective and political climate enabled a beautiful and frightening backdrop for this elaborate story. The central characters of Daniel and Ana focused on their teenaged years as they matured and evolved. Ana fierce dedication to her family - their safety and survival was juxtaposed to Daniel's diplomatic family's travel to Spain and his strong desire to tell his story through photographs. The characters that accompanied their journey were magnificent. Such depth in how each story grew together, while unrelated. It was somewhat of a mystery that slowly and delicately evolved as the story grew richer throughout. It was a beautiful description of the time period with characters that were easy to cheer for. This story's descriptions of Madrid ensured each reader felt the beauty and fierceness of the time. By following until the unexpected ending, the reader will not be disappointed!