The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
Bibliography:
Sepetys, R. (2020). The fountains of silence. Penguin USA.
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Critical Analysis:
This book was definitely an informative read, I knew next to nothing about Spain during Franco’s rule, only a little about Franco. This book enlightened me on the horrors that were going on under his rule, something that is still being felt today. That being said, Ruta Sepetys can definitely inform and make a pretty good story at the same time with made up characters!
The characters in this book felt slightly detached for me, but that might be because they come from such different background than me, which I respect. I can say that it took me a while to like Daniel, but I did enjoy the journey that went on with him and discovering how Spain went on with things, because I was learning along with him. Ana was a lovely character and I enjoyed seeing her family’s journey in this book.
Also, like always, Ruta is quite good at twisting my heart. I did not feel a whole lot for the romance in this book, but at the end it was a nice thing to finally have between the characters. The character that, um, passed on from us, (shh spoiler) broke my heart. I would’ve loved to hear more about them but their story ended before the book did sadly. I also would’ve liked to hear more of Nick and his fathers story, because his father is an asshat and Nick is someone who probably deserves better.
This book wrapped up nicely in the end, I enjoyed it and it made me content. I enjoyed some of Ruta’s other books better but this one was still nice. I enjoyed aspects of it, all the research she put into it, and the ending. I was overall just really content.
Booklist (starred review)
Sepetys] tells a moving story made even more powerful by its placement in a lesser-known historical moment. Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.
Kirkus (starred review)
A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.
Bookpage (starred review)
With The Fountains of Silence, Sepetys has once again written gripping historical fiction with great crossover appeal to adult readers, combining impeccable research with sweeping storytelling.
Kirkus (starred review)
Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood’s Gilead in Ruta Sepetys’s suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction . . . Like [Shakespeare's family romances], 'The Fountains of Silence' speaks truth to power, persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the crimes of the past.
Connections:
European Regions - Different Books based in Europe
Historical Fiction Unit
Political Science Unit - Dictatorship
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