Extended Summary - Salt To The Sea: Based On The Book By Ruta Sepetys

EXTENDED SUMMARY

SALT TO THE SEA

BASED ON THE BOOK BY RUTA SEPETYS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Introduction to the Journey

The War-Torn Landscape

Emilia’s Struggle

Joana’s Guilt and Purpose

Florian’s Secrets

Alfred’s Distorted Reality

The Journey to the Ship

Aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff

The Tragedy Unfolds

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys is a historical novel set during World War II, focusing on four refugees fleeing the advancing Soviet forces in East Prussia. Joana, Florian, Emilia, and Alfred are each haunted by their pasts and driven by a desire for survival. As they make their way to the port of Gotenhafen in hopes of boarding a ship to safety, they face the horrors of war, the weight of guilt, and the struggle to maintain humanity. The novel explores themes of survival, resilience, loss, and the emotional toll of war on individuals.

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Release date

Audiobook: 16 November 2024