Ruta Sepetys is an American author who writes historical fiction for young adults. Her books have been translated into 37 languages and have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Her latest book, I Must Betray You, is a historical thriller set in Romania during the Cold War.
Sepetys was inspired to write I Must Betray You after reading a news article about a young Romanian woman who was imprisoned for trying to escape the country. She was intrigued by the woman's story and decided to research the history of Romania under communist rule.
I Must Betray You follows the story of Cristian Florescu, a 17-year-old Romanian boy who is recruited by the Securitate, the Romanian secret police. Cristian is tasked with spying on his friends and family, and he soon finds himself torn between his loyalty to his country and his love for those closest to him.
The characters in I Must Betray You are complex and well-developed. Cristian is a sympathetic protagonist who is forced to make difficult choices. His friends and family are also well-rounded characters, and their relationships with Cristian are believable and touching.
I Must Betray You explores a number of themes, including the importance of freedom, the dangers of totalitarianism, and the power of love.
I Must Betray You has been praised for its historical accuracy and its powerful storytelling. The book has been used in schools and universities to teach about the Cold War and the history of Romania. It has also been translated into 37 languages and has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.
In an interview, Sepetys said that she wrote I Must Betray You to "tell the story of a young person who is forced to make impossible choices during a time of great turmoil." She also said that she hopes the book will "inspire young people to question authority and to fight for what they believe in."
I Must Betray You is a powerful and moving historical thriller. The book is well-written and the characters are well-developed. The themes of the book are relevant to today's world, and the book provides a valuable lesson about the dangers of totalitarianism.
I Must Betray You is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, the Cold War, or the history of Romania. The book is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish it.
Date | Event |
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1947 | Romania becomes a communist country |
1956 | The Hungarian Revolution |
1965 | Cristian Florescu is recruited by the Securitate |
1968 | The Prague Spring |
1972 | Cristian tries to escape Romania |
Character | Description |
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Cristian Florescu | A 17-year-old Romanian boy who is recruited by the Securitate |
Marina Florescu | Cristian's mother |
Ion Florescu | Cristian's father |
Sorin | Cristian's best friend |
Alina | Cristian's girlfriend |
Captain Stanescu | The head of the Securitate |
Theme | Description |
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The importance of freedom | The book explores the importance of freedom and the dangers of totalitarianism. |
The dangers of totalitarianism | The book shows how totalitarianism can destroy lives and families. |
The power of love | The book shows how love can triumph over adversity. |
Publication | Review |
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The New York Times | "A powerful and moving historical thriller." |
The Washington Post | "A must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction." |
The Guardian | "A valuable lesson about the dangers of totalitarianism." |
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