FAQS About Between Shades of Gray
What are the book's major themes?
World War II, Siberian exile, unjust imprisonment, survival
What genre is this book?
Young Adult -- historical fiction
What are the settings?
Lithuania; Smolensk, Russia; Siberia; Altai Labor Camp; Ural Mountains; Makarov Camp
Will there be a movie based on the book?
Yes. A movie adaptation is currently in production for a 2015 release under the name, Ashes in the Snow.
World War II, Siberian exile, unjust imprisonment, survival
What genre is this book?
Young Adult -- historical fiction
What are the settings?
Lithuania; Smolensk, Russia; Siberia; Altai Labor Camp; Ural Mountains; Makarov Camp
Will there be a movie based on the book?
Yes. A movie adaptation is currently in production for a 2015 release under the name, Ashes in the Snow.
FAQs about Siberia
Where is Siberia--how do I get there?
Siberia is a region in Russia, on the Asian continent (wikipedia.com). While it seems a world away, it's really quite close to the state of Alaska. Travel is most frequently by Trans-Siberian Railway.
How large is Siberia?
The region is huge--approximately 5.2 million square miles (Loysha)!
What is the climate like--should I pack my thermal underwear?
The Siberian climate is known for its extremely cold conditions (Loysha). Because the region is so large, the climate actually varies from place to place (wikipedia.com). For current conditions, go to http://www.weather.com.
Is it still used as a place of exile?
While people are no longer deported to Siberia for their political views, one of the toughest prisons can still be found there. Travel into Siberia is now safe, though (National Geographic).
Siberia is a region in Russia, on the Asian continent (wikipedia.com). While it seems a world away, it's really quite close to the state of Alaska. Travel is most frequently by Trans-Siberian Railway.
How large is Siberia?
The region is huge--approximately 5.2 million square miles (Loysha)!
What is the climate like--should I pack my thermal underwear?
The Siberian climate is known for its extremely cold conditions (Loysha). Because the region is so large, the climate actually varies from place to place (wikipedia.com). For current conditions, go to http://www.weather.com.
Is it still used as a place of exile?
While people are no longer deported to Siberia for their political views, one of the toughest prisons can still be found there. Travel into Siberia is now safe, though (National Geographic).