![]() Cristian is surrounded by fear and intimidation – he must have whispered conversations in his own home to avoid being overheard by bugging devices in the lights. I Must Betray You is told through the perspective of Cristian he is seventeen, intelligent and has a desire to be a writer.Ĭoming of age during the harsh dictatorship of Ceausescu is harrowing. This novel is less fiction, more history readers are absorbed into the reality of the destitution of the Romanian people. Sepetys’ latest novel, I Must Betray You, is set in Romania during the oppressive communist dictatorship of Nicola and Elena Ceausescu. She is categorized as a ‘crossover’ novelist, valued by both adults and young adults. ![]() Her books are written with the intent of giving voice to populations who suffered through cruel totalitarian regimes but are under-represented in historical records. ![]() Ruta Sepetys is a celebrated writer of historical fiction and a world-class ambassador for human dignity. ![]()
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