Dodie Brunton
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Ruta Sepetys:
I thoroughly enjoyed "Between Shades of Gray" so when I heard about "Salt to the Sea" I read it right away. I love historical fiction and you have a wonderful way of enlightening readers about lesser known events during the WWII/Holocaust time period. What I particularly like about "Salt to the Sea" is that the story is told from 4 different points of view. What made you decide to use this vehicle to tell the story?
Ruta Sepetys
Hello Dodie!
Thank you so much for your kind words about my novels and writing.
When I was researching "Salt to the Sea," I was reminded of how many regions and countries were affected and suffered during the evacuation. When I interviewed people from those different countries, I realized that every human being views history through their own cultural lens so I created four characters who could give voice to a particular regional experience. I wanted the reader to look through the "lens" of Joana (Lithuania), Florian (Easst Prussia), Emilia (Poland) and Alfred (Germany).
Thank you for asking!!
Thank you so much for your kind words about my novels and writing.
When I was researching "Salt to the Sea," I was reminded of how many regions and countries were affected and suffered during the evacuation. When I interviewed people from those different countries, I realized that every human being views history through their own cultural lens so I created four characters who could give voice to a particular regional experience. I wanted the reader to look through the "lens" of Joana (Lithuania), Florian (Easst Prussia), Emilia (Poland) and Alfred (Germany).
Thank you for asking!!
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Hannah Wood
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi! I read Between Shades of Gray in school this year and I loved it! I love how you actually took the time to research the topic. I would like to know what made you write this book on this particular topic? Why did you not want to write a fantasy book? I loved your book so much though. And I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. And read the rest of the books.
Jennifer
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Ruta Sepetys:
I lover reading your books! I have read both Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea and both have made my top reads list. Your character development is unparalleled. The characters come alive and jump off the pages for me. Where do the ideas for your characters come from?
Tara
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Ruta Sepetys:
Reading Between Shades of Gray & love it, especially after visiting Lithuania. You do a beautiful job of weaving in her flashbacks in a relevant & poignant way. 2 questions: 1) Is a movie happening & when? 2) Would you consider coming to Portsmouth, NH? I know we'd love to host you for a "Writers on Stage" event at The Music Hall and/or a book signing at RiverRun. Would love to hear you share your story live. Thanks!
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