Ashes in the Snow
Ashes in the Snow
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Brief
Beta384
Novel • Fiction
Soviet Union • 1940s
2011
YA
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
Ashes in the Snow by Ruta Sepetys follows a Lithuanian teenager who, during World War II, is deported to a Siberian labor camp under Stalin's rule. The story explores courage, survival, and hope as the protagonist uses her art to document her experiences and convey messages of resistance amidst the harrowing conditions.
Melancholic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Dark
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ashes in the Snow by Ruta Sepetys delivers a poignant tale of survival and hope set during WWII. Readers praise its vivid character development and emotional depth, though some find the pacing uneven. The novel's historical accuracy and powerful storytelling provide a compelling, if sometimes harrowing, reading experience.
Who Should Read Ashes in the Snow?
Ashes in the Snow by Ruta Sepetys will captivate readers who enjoy intense historical fiction with emotional depth. Fans of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or Between Shades of Gray (also by Sepetys) will appreciate its poignant exploration of human resilience amid the horrors of war. It's ideal for mature teens and adults interested in history and personal stories of survival.
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Novel • Fiction
Soviet Union • 1940s
2011
YA
13-18 years
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