A couple of questions

Is Salt to the Sea a true story?

At the center of "Salt To The Sea" is the true story of a doomed German ship, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Late in the war, this one-time cruise ship became part of a massive evacuation of German soldiers and civilians plus refugees from Poland, Lithuania and beyond.Feb 17, 2016

How accurate is Salt to the Sea?

While the four main characters are all fictional, the events in this novel are all real and, needless to say, the historical accuracy is exemplary. Without cramming the novel with too much historical information or dull explanations, Sepetys is able to transport her readers to another time.

Is Salt to the Sea a movie?

Universal Pictures is developing a movie based on Ruta Sepetys' historical novel “Salt to the Sea,” and set up the project with “Transformers” producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

Is Salt to the Sea non fiction?

Salt to the Sea is a 2016 historical fiction young adult novel by Ruta Sepetys (book cover illustration and design by Matt Jones i UK). It tells the story of four individuals in World War II who make their way to the ill-fated MV Wilhelm Gustloff.

How old is Florian Salt to the Sea?

Florian, an East Prussian young man around nineteen or twenty years old, represents both the romantic and mythic hero.

What happened to the Amber Room in Salt to the Sea?

The Amber Room was a glittering chamber of amber, jewels, and gold. The Nazis stole it from the Russians during the war, but it disappeared during the evacuation. The Amber Room was last seen in 1944 and to this day remains one of the enduring mysteries of the art world.

What does Emilia’s pink hat symbolize?

Emilia Stozek wears a pink hat in Salt to the Sea. For her, her hat is a symbol of regeneration that takes place due to the war.

Is the fountains of silence a true story?

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.