The Fountains of Silence
The Fountains of Silence is a 2019 historical romance and historical fiction novel by Ruta Sepetys. Key subjects include Dictatorship, hotels, motels and Etc.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 46 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list in 2019.
It runs to roughly 512 pages — 9–10 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Fountains of Silence
--*Madrid, 1957*-- **UNDER THE OPPRESSIVE DICTATORSHIP** of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lends of his camera. Photography--and fate--introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War, as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. He is backed into a corner of difficult decisions to protect those he loves. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city. Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence--inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain. Includes vintage media reports, oral history commentary, photos, and more. This description comes from the publisher.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Young Adult Hardcover, 2019
Quick answers
Who wrote The Fountains of Silence?
The Fountains of Silence was written by Ruta Sepetys and first published in 2019.
What genre is The Fountains of Silence?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Fountains of Silence?
The median edition has 512 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Fountains of Silence?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Things We Leave Unfinished, Water for Elephants and Outlander.
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