Salt to the Sea

#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! 

"A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal

Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time

Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories.

Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . .

This paperback edition includes book club questions and exclusive interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts.

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Published Aug 1, 2017

400 pages

Average rating: 8.25

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K Olson
Jan 14, 2025
10/10 stars
Beautifully written historical fiction- not just for YA.
Auburn283
Jul 19, 2024
10/10 stars
Enjoyed learning the history. Characters were interesting and diverse.
Michalmarie123
Jul 19, 2025
Becca- end of world war 2
Carla_is_Reading
Oct 24, 2024
8/10 stars
This hurt. I knew it would, which is why I took so long. But it finished beautifully and I felt comforted even in the sadness. It's a good book and should be shared.
gmalu
Aug 18, 2023
10/10 stars
This is an excellent book! It is very well written and a story that we should all know. Thank you Ruta Sepetys for shedding light on a dark story in such a remarkable way.

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