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Ruta Sepetys:
Hola Ruta! I have read twice Between shades of gray (In Spanish: "Entre tonos de gris"). I was amazed by Lina´s and her mother's strength. Thank you for this strong, moving and unforgettable story. Thank you for opening our eyes to this other holocaust. In your research, did you travel to Trofimovsk, Lina´s final destination? For what is known, was a real diary or capusule ever found? Greetings from Monterrey, México.
Ruta Sepetys
Hola Jean!
Thank you for reading the Spanish edition of "Between Shades of Gray!" I hope all is well in Mexico!
During my research, I was not able to travel to Trofimovsk. I interviewed survivors who had been exiled there and also read the diary of Dalia Grinkeviciute who was sent to the Laptev Sea. I then built the novel based around their testimonies.
Yes, there were many diaries and buried capsules found! They are now in museums in Lithuania.
Thanks for asking!
Thank you for reading the Spanish edition of "Between Shades of Gray!" I hope all is well in Mexico!
During my research, I was not able to travel to Trofimovsk. I interviewed survivors who had been exiled there and also read the diary of Dalia Grinkeviciute who was sent to the Laptev Sea. I then built the novel based around their testimonies.
Yes, there were many diaries and buried capsules found! They are now in museums in Lithuania.
Thanks for asking!
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Samantha
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I just recently finished Salt to the Sea and I have to say, it was really amazing. I loved how all the characters felt so real, and I could tell there was a lot of thought put into the story. Anyway, I would like to know what motivated you to become a writer? Also, do you have any favorite authors or books that you loved growing up?
Tera
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I'm from Lithuania and I really enjoyed your book "Between Shades of Gray"!It has been a month or two since I read it and I have already recommended it to all of my girlfriends who loved it as much as I did. In Lithuanian class we have to write essays on certain topics and I swear I've talked about your book at least 3 times! So how much time did it take to for you write "Salt to the Sea" including reasearch?
Elena Smith
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hello Ruta, I'm a high school student who enjoys writing some of her own stories, however I still make mistakes. I'm considering minoring in creative writing in college, just to see how it goes. Salt to the Sea became my favorite book ever, even after I gave myself a few days to be sure. My question for you is what system do you use to organize the characters and other details to prevent errors or plot holes?
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