A review by ledegennaro
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys

adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Ruta Sepetys has once again educated me in a period of history that I previously had no knowledge of. I admire her ability to make it clear that no matter the circumstances, young people everywhere have very similar hopes and dreams. The story was interesting and I liked the battle Cristian had while dealing with being an informant. I also enjoyed the comparisons to life in the US vs. life in Romania at the time. I had a very specifically American view of the 80s and the descriptions of this world felt absolutely bizarre to me. I always enjoy a book that motivates me to go look up the history of what they were based on to educate myself better.
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