Ruta Sepetys writes mesmerizing prose. Her stories capture the readers and keep them glued to the pages to discover what happens next. She often takes on little-known subjects and provides readers with historical background on the subject. That is the case with I Must Betray You, her latest novel.
The story is set in Romania in 1989 and features Cristian Florescu, who dreams of becoming a writer. Sadly, in a Communist country, people are not free to dream; they must adhere to strict rules. As he becomes, through no choice of his own, an informer for the secret police, Cristian finds himself between the proverbial rock and hard place. How will he overcome his problems? And what risks will Cristian take?
How do we readers learn Cristian’s story? In the beginning pages, readers find that “A metal box. Found next to a grave. Inside was a manuscript. This is how one boy told the story” of hardship, tyranny, and terror.
Sepetys has developed a thriller in I Must Betray You. It is a must read.
The story is set in Romania in 1989 and features Cristian Florescu, who dreams of becoming a writer. Sadly, in a Communist country, people are not free to dream; they must adhere to strict rules. As he becomes, through no choice of his own, an informer for the secret police, Cristian finds himself between the proverbial rock and hard place. How will he overcome his problems? And what risks will Cristian take?
How do we readers learn Cristian’s story? In the beginning pages, readers find that “A metal box. Found next to a grave. Inside was a manuscript. This is how one boy told the story” of hardship, tyranny, and terror.
Sepetys has developed a thriller in I Must Betray You. It is a must read.