“Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood’s Gilead in Ruta Sepetys’s suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction . . . Like [Shakespeare's family romances], 'The Fountains of Silence' speaks truth to power, persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the crimes of the past.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“[Sepetys] tells a moving story made even more powerful by its placement in a lesser-known historical moment. Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.”
— Booklist , *STARRED REVIEW*
“This richly woven historical fiction . . . will keep young adults as well as adults interested from the first page to the last.”
— SLC , *STARRED REVIEW*
“This gripping, often haunting historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain.”
— Publishers Weekly , *STARRED REVIEW*
“Full of twists and revelations…an excellent story, and timely, too.”
— The Wall Street Journal
“Riveting . . . An exemplary work of historical fiction.”
— The Horn Book , *STARRED REVIEW*
“A staggering tale of love, loss, and national shame.”
— Entertainment Weekly
The Fountains of Silence
Year
2019
Pages
512
Audience
young adult
Tags
Praise
“Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood’s Gilead in Ruta Sepetys’s suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction . . . Like [Shakespeare's family romances], 'The Fountains of Silence' speaks truth to power, persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the crimes of the past.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“[Sepetys] tells a moving story made even more powerful by its placement in a lesser-known historical moment. Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.”
— Booklist , *STARRED REVIEW*
“This richly woven historical fiction . . . will keep young adults as well as adults interested from the first page to the last.”
— SLC , *STARRED REVIEW*
“This gripping, often haunting historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain.”
— Publishers Weekly , *STARRED REVIEW*
“Full of twists and revelations…an excellent story, and timely, too.”
— The Wall Street Journal
“Riveting . . . An exemplary work of historical fiction.”
— The Horn Book , *STARRED REVIEW*
“A staggering tale of love, loss, and national shame.”
— Entertainment Weekly
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