A review by claudiusthegod
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys

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

2.5

While the premise of the book was interesting and not something I knew much about I found that the tension needed was not fully present. The characters' fear of being spied on wasn't shown very well (the narrator said they were being spied on all the time, but they still felt able to talk relatively freely & consume contraband etc on the stairs or outside). In addition there were some plot holes such as
how Liliana was able to escape the concentration camp
. As well as this the climax felt a little flat as lots of secrets were revealed very quickly at the end, almost as though the author hit the word count they wanted and just wanted to get it over with. Despite this it would be mostly enjoyable for YA audiences who like thrillers as the writing and plot are decent.
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