3.5/5
Salt to the Sea is a short novel telling the tragedy of the Wilhelm Gustloff. Salt to the Sea is a story you remember, and the Wilhelm Gustloff is a tragedy that should be remembered.
Ruta Sepetys alternates perspectives between four characters, which initially seemed like many, but they became distinct very quickly. Each character has his or her own experiences, background, and personality, and stood strong enough to pull me into his or her individual story. I read Salt to the Sea incredibly quickly. The novel sucked me in with its honest writing and unflinching look at the horrors of war.
I would recommend this to readers interested in WWII, historical fiction, Titanic-like stories, and/or tragedies. This read is on the heavier side, but is definitely worthy of your time and of the accolades it has been receiving.
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