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Salt to the Sea (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Salt to the Sea - Audio CD - Unabridged
Author: Ruta Sepetys, Michael Crouch (Narrator), Will Damron (Narrator), Jorjeana Marie (Narrator), Cassandra Morris (Narrator)
Shining a light on one of the war's most devastating, yet unknown, tragedies... World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that p...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780147525437
ISBN-10: 0147525438
Publication Date: 2/2/2016
Edition: Unabridged
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  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Listening Library
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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Grnemae avatar reviewed Salt to the Sea (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 451 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A story that kept me spellbound. A fictional account of a historical event that most of us have never heard about. I felt so much empathy for all the characters except Alfred. A hard story to read but one we need to learn from and ensure these kinds of situations never again occur.
reviewed Salt to the Sea (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 1453 more book reviews
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This book is told by four characters, each of whom reveals his/her own story, and their trek to hopefully board a ship to freedom. The tale climaxes with a little known sinking that occurred during WWII because it was kept secret by the Germans. More lives were lost in this tragedy than in many others that have been widely reported through news sources. Thus, little was written about the Wilhelm Gustloff. The freedom the characters seek is from war and all its tragedy. As each character develops one cannot help but empathize with them, their struggles, their troubles, their dreams and their hopes.

The characters I particularly liked were Heinz, Johana, Emilia, and Florian. There were others whose self interest is deplorable and sometimes sad. Such is the case with Alfred who despised himself for falling in love with a Jewish woman he cannot forget, always writing letters to her in his head. He sees himself as a dedicated and unappreciated German soldier who hates all who do not fit Hitler's ideal racial profile. The tales are woven together by putting the first four characters in a group that struggles to find its way to freedom and peace.

It's all very well done and I recommend this read to those who wish to understand the tragedy of war and how it affects the innocents. Yes, there is death and disillusionment but there is hope, too, for a better life.
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joann avatar reviewed Salt to the Sea (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 413 more book reviews
This is told through the viewpoints of many people. All of these individuals have been alone and trying to escape Russian/German invasion during World War II. Each is trying to reach the sea and try to escape such.
All of them are from different countries, with different stories. Young, old, Polish, Lithuanian, German, etc. Children and adults. Each alone, but have come together under strange circumstances, so they learn to rely upon each other to survive.

Excellent book.


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