I generally do not like historical fiction. Every time I've attempted to read one I gave up. This first few chapters of this book I felt the same, but at some point that stopped and I was totally sucked into the story. I ended up finishing the book in just 2 sittings. This was my first book by Ruta Sepetys, but it won't be my last. Her characters were fantastic and I felt transported to Spain. I had no idea of the history of the country, and Ruta did such an amazing job of explaining and exploring it. I felt so connected to these characters and felt pain at what the people of this time must have gone through.
There were a character I never connected with, and that was the bull fighter. I didn't really understand him or his purpose, and I'm still trying to decide if he actually was in love with Ana or if there was another reason for his actions.
There were a character I never connected with, and that was the bull fighter. I didn't really understand him or his purpose, and I'm still trying to decide if he actually was in love with Ana or if there was another reason for his actions.