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Four teens are headed to the coast with thousands of other refugees, fleeing the Soviets during the winter of 1945, hoping to get passage on the Wilhelm Gustloff and get to safety. All four travel with secrets that could destroy them all.
I've never heard the story of the Wilhelm Gustloff. This account, with stories of savagery of the Soviets, saving treasures from the Nazis, frightened children, a brave nurse, a kind shoemaker, a blind girl, and many others, will stick with you long after you ha ...more
I've never heard the story of the Wilhelm Gustloff. This account, with stories of savagery of the Soviets, saving treasures from the Nazis, frightened children, a brave nurse, a kind shoemaker, a blind girl, and many others, will stick with you long after you ha ...more
Very little is known about one of the deadliest disaster in maritime history, the sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff in Blatic sea which was carrying thousands of refugees. The story follows a group of refugees on their journey to escape the advancing Soviet forces. Coming from different nationality each one of them carries burden of their past. The story is about survival, loss and the impact of war on ordinary lives. The book explores themes of guilt, resilience, and hope in the face of unimag
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I really enjoyed this historic fiction book based upon the little know sinking of the Wilhelm Guatloff. Sepetys writes a good YA book that appeals to adults. Her characters are well developed and have aspects to their personality that make them like able and unlike able. The story is well written by different narrative voices while on the same timeline. There is a nice build up to the back stories of each character and a nice twist at the end. There is a good balance of happy ending with tragedy
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