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The fountains of silence by ruta sepetys6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() That is why I believe placing The Fountains of Silence in children's fiction was more than a strategic move for publishing and marketing purposes it was the author's way to infuse the new generation with knowledge and curiosity because they are the fresh blood, whereby lies the hope of a brighter future with them as protagonists and catalysts. Then I researched this book a bit and, combined with Sepetys' note near the end, my whole viewpoint changed. As a fan of both, I must admit that I went in expecting an adult novel and felt that it was falling short. ![]() An adult reader of historical fiction might view this book at a slightly different angle than a predominantly YA reader. Alas, the author's note at the end supplied me with the keyword: Ruta Sepetys is a "crossover" author, meaning her books are picked up by both teen and adult readers. "At first I could not find the words to express my rating process. A post shared by Caroline // readtotheend (opens in new tab) ![]()
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