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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta, I am a very big fan of "Between Shades of Gray" and enjoyed it from the beginning to end. What inspired you to write Between Shades of Gray? What inspired you to write Out of the Easy?
Ruta Sepetys
Hello!
I'm interested in WWII because my father was affected and involved. My father fled from Lithuania as a young boy and some of his extended family was deported to Siberia. That inspired "Between Shades of Gray." My father himself was a displaced refugee for nine years and that partially inspired "Salt to the Sea."
My mother's story inspired me to write "Out of the Easy." Like Josie, my mother had to navigate a very difficult childhood. She triumphed and her spirit and experience helped me create the character of Josie Moraine.
Thanks for asking!
I'm interested in WWII because my father was affected and involved. My father fled from Lithuania as a young boy and some of his extended family was deported to Siberia. That inspired "Between Shades of Gray." My father himself was a displaced refugee for nine years and that partially inspired "Salt to the Sea."
My mother's story inspired me to write "Out of the Easy." Like Josie, my mother had to navigate a very difficult childhood. She triumphed and her spirit and experience helped me create the character of Josie Moraine.
Thanks for asking!
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Audrey
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Ruta Sepetys:
Between Shades of Gray is one of my all-time favorite novels. I love the book so much, but each time I read it, Lina's story wipes me out emotionally. I can't imagine having to get into her head and write about the horrors of her captivation. Was it hard to write about such a serious subject matter? Also, a bit less relevant to the book, but is a movie adaption actually going to happen? Thank you!
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